jag älskar dig mer
The English phrase "I love you more" is translated into Swedish as jag älskar dig mer.
This phrase is used to tell someone that the speaker's love for them is greater than the other person's love.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of jag (I), älskar (love), dig (you) and mer (more).
How does it change in a sentence?
If you wish to compare who you love more (for example, saying "I love you more than him"), you must use the conjunction än after mer, resulting in the construction mer än.
Did you know?
- While älskar is the standard verb for 'love', using it too frequently in non-romantic contexts can feel heavy or overly dramatic to a Swedish speaker.
- In many Swedish dialects, the 'g' in jag is completely silent, making the word sound more like 'ya'.
- Swedish has a distinct word puss for a small kiss, which is often paired with jag älskar dig mer when speaking to children or partners.
Examples in context
- Jag älskar dig mer än honom.I love you more than him.This sentence is useful for demonstrating how to use the phrase when comparing your love for someone to your love for another person using jag älskar dig mer.Tatoeba #11562985 by Pineapple, translation #850643 by Warnerbroder
Example conversation
A couple is saying goodnight to each other.
- LinneaJag älskar dig så mycket.I love you so much.
- ErikJag älskar dig också.I love you too.
- LinneaMen jag älskar dig mer.But I love you more.
- ErikDet är omöjligt, Linnea.That is impossible, Linnea.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
