jag älskar dig
/jɑː ɛlska dɛ̝jː/
To say "I love you" in Swedish, use jag älskar dig.
jag älskar dig is used as an affirmation of romantic feeling.
Meaning: affirmation of romantic feeling (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of jag (I), älskar (love) and dig (you).
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb älskar is the present tense form of älska (to love).
How do you pronounce it?
/jɑː ɛlska dɛ̝jː/
Did you know?
- The word älskar shares an ancient Indo-European root with the concept of 'nourishment' or 'to cherish', suggesting a way of life rather than just a fleeting emotion.
- Swedes often use the term älskling (darling) as a shorthand instead of a full sentence, which acts as a more common way to express 'love' in daily domestic life.
- In casual conversation, Swedes often drop the jag and simply say älskar dig when speaking to a partner.
Examples in context
- Jag älskar dig, Spanien.I love you, Spain.This example shows how to use jag älskar dig when addressing a place.Tatoeba #6364056 by SilasNordgren, translation #6321944 by robbieheslop
- Älskling, jag älskar dig.Honey, I love you.This example shows jag älskar dig used alongside a term of endearment.Tatoeba #4343891 by richke, translation #2185162 by Hybrid
- Frankrike, jag älskar dig!France, I love you!This example shows the enthusiastic use of jag älskar dig.Tatoeba #10675656 by morbrorper, translation #5276566 by Ricardo14
- Jag älskar dig, min älsklingI love you, my darling
- Jag har kärlek för dig. Du är fantastiskI have love for you. You are amazing
- Min kärlek till dig är stark, och den kommer aldrig att falnaMy love for you is strong, and it will never fade
- Jag är kär i dig, och jag kan inte sluta tänka på digI am in love with you, and I can't stop thinking about you
- Du är mitt allt. Du betyder världen för migYou are my everything. You mean the world to me
- 9 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucas and Alice are having a romantic dinner at home.
- LucasDu är så fantastisk, Alice.You are so wonderful, Alice.
- AliceTack, Lucas. Jag älskar dig också.Thanks, Lucas. I love you too.
- LucasJag älskar dig mer än ord kan beskriva.I love you more than words can describe.
- AliceDet är det vackraste jag hört.That is the most beautiful thing I have heard.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “I love you” translations and entries jag älskar dig, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
