Ways to say it
| Turkish | IPA |
|---|---|
| seni özlüyorum | /seni øzlyjoɾum/ (from spelling rules) |
| sizi özlüyorum | /sizi øzlyjoɾum/ (from spelling rules) |
The form seni özlüyorum is used when speaking to a single person, while sizi özlüyorum is used when addressing multiple people or when addressing one person with formality. Note that while these forms use the present continuous tense to mean "I am missing you", they are the standard way to say "I miss you".
What does it mean word for word?
In the phrase seni özlüyorum, the word seni is the accusative form of sen (you). This case is required because the verb is transitive and takes a direct object. The verb structure functions to mean "I am missing you".
Which one should you use?
Use seni özlüyorum for one person and sizi özlüyorum for multiple people or for formal situations.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the present continuous tense. When you want to express that you missed someone in the past, such as when you are finally reuniting, it is common to use the past tense form seni çok özledim (I missed you a lot) for a single person or sizi özledim for multiple or formal recipients.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /seni øzlyjoɾum/. Use the following English sound comparisons: [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 root of the verb özlemek is öz, which means 'self', 'essence', or 'inner being' in Turkish.
- Because Turkish is an agglutinative language, the root özle can be combined with various suffixes to change the meaning from 'I miss you' to 'I am making you miss me' within a single word.
- In romantic contexts, Turkish speakers might use hasret instead of özlem to describe a more painful, poetic, and agonizing type of missing.
Examples in context
- Ben de seni özlüyorum.I miss you, too.This sentence shows how to say "I miss you, too" using seni özlüyorum.Tatoeba #3935458 by duran, translation #3819144 by CK
- Sen burada değilken seni özlüyorum.I miss you when you're not here.This sentence uses seni özlüyorum to describe missing someone while they are away.Tatoeba #1576568 by duran, translation #1329779 by CK
- Seni özlüyorum. Gerçekten seni görmek istiyorum.I miss you. I really want to see you.This sentence uses seni özlüyorum to express a desire to see someone.Tatoeba #8909157 by tetuan, translation #6097443 by OsoHombre
- Ben seni özlüyorum.I miss you.
- Biz sizi özlüyoruz.We miss you.
- Aşkım seni özlüyorum.My love, I miss you.
- Çok özledim seni.I miss you so much.
- Hiçbir şey seni özlemenin yerini tutmaz.Nothing can replace missing you.
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Emre and Merve are talking on the phone.
- EmreSeni özlüyorum, Merve.I miss you, Merve.
- MerveBen de seni çok özlüyorum, Emre.I miss you very much too, Emre.
- EmreNe zaman geleceksin?When are you coming?
- MerveGelecek hafta yanındayım.I will be with you next week.
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.
