How to Say "I Love You Too" in Indonesian

Aku juga sayang kamu

/ˈaku ˈd͡ʒuɡa ˈsajaŋ ˈkamu/word by word

The Indonesian phrase for "I love you too" is Aku juga sayang kamu.

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 Aku (I), juga (also/too), sayang (love/affection) and kamu (you).

Which one should you use?

Sayang is more common for general affection and warmth, whereas Aku juga cinta kamu implies a deeper, more intense romantic passion.

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

Aku juga sayang kamu is informal and suitable for partners, friends or family members. Using Saya juga sayang Anda makes the phrase formal and polite, though it is rarely used in romantic contexts between lovers.

How do you pronounce it?

/ˈaku ˈdʒuɡa ˈsajaŋ ˈkamu/

Did you know?

While sayang means affection today, it was borrowed from Javanese where it originally referred to a 'coppersmith'.
Indonesians often avoid saying Aku cinta kamu directly in public, preferring subtle gestures or the softer sayang to avoid social awkwardness.

Examples in context

Saya juga mencintai Anda.
I love you too.
Saya juga merasakan cinta untuk Anda.
I also feel love for you.
Aku juga cinta sama kamu.
I also love you the same way.
Jangan khawatir, aku juga sayang kamu.
Don't worry, I love you too.
Terima kasih, aku juga sayang kamu.
Thank you, I love you too.

Example conversation

A couple is saying goodbye over the phone.

Indah

Aku sayang kamu, Budi.
I love you, Budi.
Budi

Aku juga sayang kamu, Indah.
I love you too, Indah.
Indah

Sampai jumpa besok.
See you tomorrow.
Budi

Sampai jumpa.
See you.

Sources

IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (aku, juga, sayang, kamu) and can differ in connected speech.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries aku, juga, kamu, sayang, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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How to Say “I Love You Too” in Indonesian