How to Say “I Love You” in Apache

By Douglas Juan • Updated October 1, 2026

Nzhǫ́ǫ́

Nzhǫ́ǫ́ is the Apache phrase for "i love you".

This phrase is used as an affirmation of romantic feeling.

Meaning: affirmation of romantic feeling (phrase)

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Apache belongs to the Athabaskan language family, making it a distant relative of languages spoken in Alaska and Canada rather than neighboring Southwestern tribes.
The grammar of Apache is polysynthetic, meaning a single word like Nzhǫ́ǫ́ can contain the meaning of an entire English sentence.
The tone of the word Nzhǫ́ǫ́ is crucial, as changing the pitch can completely alter the meaning of a word in the Athabaskan language family.

Example conversation

Robert and Mary are saying goodbye for the day.

Mary

Nzhǫ́ǫ́, Robert.
I love you, Robert.
Robert

Nzhǫ́ǫ́, Mary.
I love you, Mary.
Mary

Háyą́á'ą́.
See you soon.

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About The Author

Douglas Juan

Hello, I am Douglas, an absolute Navajo language enthusiast. My passion for this beautiful language, coupled with my love for sharing knowledge, has inspired me to write numerous guides on common phrases and words. I enjoy exploring words from "Angel" to "Yucca" and everything in between. In my leisure time, you'll often find me experimenting with traditional Navajo recipes, strolling amidst nature, or enjoying a robust cup of traditional Navajo tea. Apache is spoken not far from Navajo, and it has become another language close to my heart, so you will now find my guides to Apache here too. Haash yinilyeii (that's how I say 'that's me' in Navajo)!

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