Which one should you use?
The choice of form depends on who you are addressing and the level of formality. While miluji tě moc is a standard way to express this, the verb can change to miluju in more casual speech. Additionally, the object of your affection changes based on whether you are speaking to one person or multiple people or whether you are using a formal tone.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Czech, you must change the pronoun tě to vás if you are addressing more than one person or if you are addressing someone formally. For example, miluji vás moc means "I love you so much" when speaking to a group or using the formal address. In everyday spoken Czech, the form miluju tě moc is a more common, informal version of miluji tě moc.
Did you know?
- While 'miluji tě moc' is grammatically correct, Czech speakers often use the word strašně instead of moc to mean 'terribly' or 'awfully' in a positive, intense way.
- While miluji tě is the direct translation of 'I love you', it is considered so intense that it is often reserved for the most serious romantic milestones.
- In a romantic context, the response to miluji tě moc is often not 'I love you too' but já tebe taky, meaning 'I you also'.
Example conversation
A couple saying goodbye before work.
- TerezaMěj se dneska krásně, miluji tě moc.Have a wonderful day, I love you so much.
- JakubDěkuji, já tě miluji taky.Thank you, I love you too.
- TerezaUvidíme se večer doma.I will see you at home tonight.
- JakubTěším se, ahoj!I'm looking forward to it, bye!