How to Say “I Love You” in Mi’kmaq

By Hannah Annie • Updated October 3, 2026

Kesalul

The phrase for "I love you" in Mi'kmaq is Kesalul.

Kesalul is used as an affirmation of romantic feeling.

Meaning: affirmation of romantic feeling (phrase)

Did you know?

Mi'kmaq is an 'animate' and 'inanimate' language, meaning nouns are categorized by whether they are perceived as having a spirit or life force.
The structure of the language is polysynthetic, meaning that a single word like Kesalul can function as an entire sentence with a subject, verb, and object.
In traditional Mi'kmaq culture, deep affection is often expressed through acts of service and shared resources rather than verbal declarations.

Examples in context

Kesalul.
I love you.
Tatoeba #5401598 by milo, translation #1434 by awael58
Kesalul!
I love you!
Tatoeba #5401604 by milo, translation #2365642 by CE
Kesalul, Laurie!
I love you, Laurie.
This sentence shows how to use Kesalul when addressing someone by name.
Tatoeba #5401606 by milo, translation #1766785 by CN
1 more sentence on Tatoeba

Sources

Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.

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About The Author

Hannah Annie

Tân'si! I'm Hannah, a linguistic enthusiast, especially for the Cree language. When I'm not writing comprehensive guides on how to say diverse words in Cree, you might catch me wandering in the wilderness or diving into captivating animal documentaries. With passion as dynamic as a 'sawêsiw' (lynx) and a heart as warm as 'kîsikohk' (morning), I find joy in making bridges of communication. Empowered by 'kimâmowin' (respect), I'm determined to share the beauty of the Cree language, hoping the world will listen, one word at a time. Mi'kmaq is spoken not far from Cree, and it has become another language close to my heart, so you will now find my guides to Mi'kmaq here too. Kâ-nâkatêyihtahkik kinêtan-ayâyâstâhk ('always choose love') is my motto.

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