Jeg elsker også dig
Jeg elsker også dig is how to say 'I love you too' in Danish.
This phrase is used as a response to tell someone that you feel the same love for them.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Jeg (I), elsker (love), også (also/too) and dig (you).
Which one should you use?
While Jeg elsker også dig is common, placing også at the end of the sentence, as in Jeg elsker dig også, is a very frequent alternative used to express the same meaning in response to 'Jeg elsker dig.'
How does it change in a sentence?
In the word order of Jeg elsker også dig, også (too/also) modifies the entire sentiment or the object, meaning 'I also love you' or 'I love you as well.'
Did you know?
- In Denmark, saying Jeg elsker dig is far less frequent than in the United States. It is often viewed as a heavy, significant declaration rather than a common daily phrase.
- While elsker is used for romantic love, Danes often use the phrase Jeg er glad for dig to express a deep, non-romantic affection for friends or family.
- The word også is a combination of two separate words, og meaning 'and' and så meaning 'so', which together create the meaning 'also'.
Examples in context
- Jeg elsker også dig.I love you, too.Tatoeba #2700722 by danepo, translation #628763 by meloncurtains
- Jeg elsker også dig, min skatI love you too, my dear
- Jeg er også vild med dig!I love you too!
- Jeg elsker også dig, min skat.I love you too, my darling.
Example conversation
Noah and Freja are saying goodbye before work.
- NoahJeg elsker dig, Freja.I love you, Freja.
- FrejaJeg elsker også dig, Noah.I love you too, Noah.
- NoahHav en god dag!Have a great day!
- FrejaDet gør du også!You too!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries elsker, jeg, også, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
