Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| मैं तुमसे प्यार करता हूँ | ma͠i tumse pyār kartā hū̃ | /mɛ̃ː t̪ʊm.seː pjɑːɾ kəɾ.t̪ɑː ɦũː/ (Hindi, Standard) | informal |
| मैं तुमसे प्यार करती हूँ | ma͠i tumse pyār kartī hū̃ | /mɛ̃ː t̪ʊm.seː pjɑːɾ kəɾ.t̪iː ɦũː/ (Hindi, Standard) | informal |
| मैं तुम्हैं बहुत चाहता हूँ | ma͠i tumha͠i bahut cāhtā hū̃ | masculine | |
| मैं तुम्हैं बहुत चाहती हूँ | ma͠i tumha͠i bahut cāhtī hū̃ | feminine |
This phrase is used to affirm romantic feelings toward another person.
Which one should you use?
The different forms provided are distinguished by the gender of the speaker and the level of formality. The forms मैं तुमसे प्यार करता हूँ and मैं तुमसे प्यार करती हूँ are common informal ways to say "I love you". The forms मैं तुम्हैं बहुत चाहता हूँ and मैं तुम्हैं बहुत चाहती हूँ are specifically tagged as masculine and feminine respectively. To increase politeness and respect, the word tumse can be replaced with āpse to form मैं आपसे प्यार करता हूँ.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The forms मैं तुमसे प्यार करता हूँ and मैं तुमसे प्यार करती हूँ are considered informal. For a more respectful or polite expression, you should use the word āpse instead of tumse, such as in मैं आपसे प्यार करता हूँ. Other formal options include Mujhe aap se prem hai, which means "I have love for you.", and Main aap se pyaar karta/karti hoon.
How do you pronounce it?
ma͠i tumse pyār kartā hū̃ (/mɛ̃ː t̪ʊm.seː pjɑːɾ kəɾ.t̪ɑː ɦũː/)
Did you know?
- Because romantic love was traditionally expressed through actions rather than words, many Hindi speakers find the literal phrase मैं तुमसे प्यार करता हूँ to be overly dramatic or 'filmy'.
- The Hindi word for 'I' मैं is a linguistic cousin to the English word 'me', as both trace back to the Proto-Indo-European root *h₁móy.
- Depending on the region and social circle, using तुम (you) in a love confession can be seen as a sudden jump in intimacy that might shock a partner who is used to the formal आप.
Examples in context
- मैं तुमसे प्यार करती हूँ।I love you.This example shows a female speaker using the feminine form of the phrase.Tatoeba #475911 by minshirui, translation #1434 by awael58
- मैं तुमसे प्यार करता हूँ, प्रिया।Main tumse pyar karta hoon, Priya.I love you, Priya.
- सच में? मैं तुमसे प्यार करता हूँ।Sach mein? Main tumse pyar karta hoon.Really? I love you.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Rahul is expressing his feelings to Priya during a walk.
- राहुल Rahulप्रिया, मैं तुमसे प्यार करता हूँ।Priya, main tumse pyar karta hoon.Priya, I love you.
- प्रिया Priyaक्या तुम सच कह रहे हो?Kya tum sach keh rahe ho?Are you telling the truth?
- राहुल Rahulहाँ, मैं तुमसे बहुत प्यार करता हूँ।Haan, main tumse bahut pyar karta hoon.Yes, I love you very much.
- प्रिया Priyaमैं भी तुमसे प्यार करती हूँ।Main bhi tumse pyar karti hoon.I love you too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “I love you” translations and entries मैं तुमसे प्यार करता हूँ, मैं तुमसे प्यार करती हूँ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries प्यार, बहुत, मैं, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
