How to Say "I Love You" in Polish

kocham cię

/ˈkɔ.xam t͡ɕɛ/

The English phrase "I love you" is translated into Polish as kocham cię.

kocham cię is used to affirm romantic feelings toward someone.

Meaning: affirmation of romantic feeling (phrase)

How does it change in a sentence?

The phrase uses the singular informal pronoun cię (you), which is used for one person with whom you have a close or personal relationship.

When someone says kocham cię, a common way to respond is ja ciebie też or simply ciebie też.

While English speakers often say 'I love you' to friends or family, a Polish person might use kocham cię for parents, but will almost never use it for a platonic friend, which would be seen as a romantic advance.
In traditional Polish poetry and older songs, you might see the word miłować instead of kochać. This is a more archaic, elevated version of 'to love' that carries a sense of profound, almost spiritual devotion.
The diminutive form kochanie is derived from the same root as kocham. It is used as a noun meaning 'honey' or 'darling' and is one of the most common terms of endearment in Poland.

Kocham cię, mój pająku.
I love you, my spider.
This sentence shows the phrase used with a playful term of endearment.
Tatoeba #9463273 by Shounen, translation #9463275 by Shounen
Kocham cię z całego serca.
I love you with all my heart.
This sentence shows the phrase used to express loving someone with all one's heart.
Tatoeba #852882 by zipangu, translation #68788 by CK
Kocham Cię – Ja Ciebie też.
"I love you." "I love you, too."
This sentence illustrates a dialogue where someone responds to the phrase.
Tatoeba #4108311 by konrad509, translation #1655606 by gleki
Kocham Cię, Moniko.
I love you, Monika.
Uwielbiam Cię, Janie.
I adore you, Jan.
Uwielbiam cię, Tomek.
I adore you, Thomas.
Kocham cię, Skarbie.
I love you, Treasure.
Uwielbiam cię, Kochanie.
I adore you, Darling.
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