How to Say “I Love You Too” in Irish

By Shaun Floyd • Updated October 3, 2026

Is breá liom thú freisin

Is breá liom thú freisin is the Irish way to say "I love you too".

This phrase is used as a response to tell someone that you feel the same love for them.

Which one should you use?

You may also use Tá mé i ngrá leat freisin to say "I am in love with you as well".

Did you know?

Unlike English, where 'I' is always the subject, the word liom in this phrase is a preposition meaning 'with me'.
The word breá in this phrase, while meaning 'love' in this context, actually translates more literally to 'pleasant' or 'lovely'.
The word freisin which means 'too' is a contraction of the early modern phrase fa ris sin, meaning 'moreover'.

Example conversation

Saoirse and Oisín are saying goodbye for the evening.

Saoirse

Is breá liom thú, a Oisín.
I love you, Oisín.
Oisín

Is breá liom thú freisin, a Saoirse.
I love you too, Saoirse.
Saoirse

Cóisir maith agat.
Thank you very much.
Oisín

Oíche mhaith agat.
Good night to you.

Sources

Word origins: Wiktionary entries breá, freisin, is, liom, thú, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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About The Author

Shaun Floyd

Dia Dhuit! Shaun here, an aficionado of all things Irish. When I'm not kayaking on the River Liffey, I'm indulging my love for the Irish language. I've dedicated my time to craft comprehensive guides on saying various phrases In Irish, whether it's sweet words like "I love you" or basic terms like the names of months and colors. My passion for Ireland's culture and tradition extends to my love for Guinness and traditional shillelagh. So come on, join me in our shared Gaeilge journey. Go raibh maith agat!

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