How to Say “I Love You” in Azerbaijani

səni sevirəm
The English phrase "I love you" is translated into Azerbaijani as səni sevirəm.
This phrase is used as an affirmation of romantic feeling. While the verb used in this expression can also mean "to like," in a romantic context, səni sevirəm is the standard way to express deep romantic love.
Meaning: affirmation of romantic feeling (phrase)

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of səni (you, in the accusative case), sevir (the root for love/like) and the suffix -əm (the first-person singular marker "I").

How does it change in a sentence?

To say "I love you" to more than one person, or to use the formal/polite version of "you," change səni to sizi in the phrase sizi sevirəm.

Did you know?

  • In many Azerbaijani poetic traditions, the concept of love is often described through the lens of 'burning' or 'pain', reflecting a historical influence of Sufi mysticism.
  • The word can inside terms of endearment like canım originates from Persian, illustrating the historical influence of Persian culture on Azerbaijani expressions of affection.
  • The phrase səni sevirəm focuses on the act of loving, but Azerbaijanis may also use mən sənə aşiqəm to specifically say 'i am in love with you'.

Examples in context

  • Səni sevirəm. Mənimlə evlənərsən?
    I love you. Will you marry me?
    This sentence shows how to use səni sevirəm in a marriage proposal.
    Tatoeba #4109209 by vertigo93, translation #4042279 by Hybrid
  • Səni sevirəm, Meri!
    I love you Mary!
    This sentence shows how to use səni sevirəm when addressing a specific person.
    Tatoeba #13374989 by Nicat, translation #2628986 by WestofEden
  • Mən sizinlə çox məmnunam və sizi sevirəm.
    I am very pleased to be with you, and I love you.
  • Sizinlə işləmək mənim üçün çox böyük bir zövqdür və sizi çox sevirəm.
    Working with you is a great pleasure for me, and I love you very much.
  • Sən mənim üçün ən xüsusi insansan və mən səni çox sevirəm.
    You are the most special person to me, and I love you very much.
  • Bilirsən ki, mən səni sevirəm.
    You know that I love you.

Example conversation

A young couple is having a romantic dinner.

  1. Gunay

    Səni çox sevirəm, Anar.
    I love you very much, Anar.
  2. Anar

    Mən də səni sevirəm, Günay.
    I love you too, Gunay.
  3. Gunay

    Həyatımın ən gözəl parçasısan.
    You are the most beautiful part of my life.
  4. Anar

    Sən mənim hər şeyimsən.
    You are my everything.

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