seni özlüyorum
/seni øzlyjoɾum/from spelling rules
In Turkish, "i miss you" is expressed as seni özlüyorum. Wiktionary also lists sizi özlüyorum.
Meaning: I miss you (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Turkish | IPA |
|---|---|
| seni özlüyorum | /seni øzlyjoɾum/ (from spelling rules) |
| sizi özlüyorum | /sizi øzlyjoɾum/ (from spelling rules) |
This phrase is used to express the feeling of missing someone.
Which one should you use?
The form seni özlüyorum is used when you are addressing one person in a singular or informal way. In contrast, sizi özlüyorum is used when you are addressing a group of people or when you are addressing one person in a formal manner to show respect.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word seni is the direct object form of sen (you). This specific form is required because the verb used in this phrase takes an accusative object.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /seni øzlyjoɾum/. The sounds are as follows: [s]end for /s/, [n]ot for /n/, cr[ee]k for /i/, [z]one for /z/, [y]es for /j/, AmE a[t]om for /ɾ/, c[oo]l for /u/ and [m]uch for /m/.
Did you know?
- The verb özlemek is related to the word öz, which means 'self' or 'essence' in Turkish. It implies that you are missing a part of your own soul or essence when someone is gone.
- Turkish speakers often respond to seni özlüyorum with ben de seni, which means 'I you too'. The verb is completely omitted in this common reply.
- In Turkish poetry and songs, instead of saying seni özlüyorum, writers often use hasret çekmek. This phrase describes a much more intense, almost agonizing sense of longing or heartache.
Examples in context
- Ben de seni özlüyorum.I miss you, too.Tatoeba #3935458 by duran, translation #3819144 by CK
- Sen burada değilken seni özlüyorum.I miss you when you're not here.Tatoeba #1576568 by duran, translation #1329779 by CK
- Seni özlüyorum. Gerçekten seni görmek istiyorum.I miss you. I really want to see you.Tatoeba #8909157 by tetuan, translation #6097443 by OsoHombre
- Neredeydin? Seni özledim!Where were you? I missed you!
- Ben de seni çok özledim.I missed you a lot too.
- Uzun zamandır haber alamadık. Özlem duyuyoruz.We haven't heard from you for a long time. We miss you.
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A phone call between a couple living in different cities.
- MehmetSeni çok özlüyorum, Elif.I miss you so much, Elif.
- ElifBen de seni özlüyorum, Mehmet.I miss you too, Mehmet.
- MehmetGelecek ay görüşeceğiz.We will see each other next month.
- ElifSabırsızlıkla bekliyorum.I am looking forward to it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “i miss you” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
