Ik mis jou ook
/ɪk mɪs jɑu̯ oːk/word by word
The English phrase "I miss you too" is translated into Dutch as Ik mis jou ook.
This phrase is used as a response to tell someone that you also feel the sadness of their absence.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Ik (I), mis (miss), jou (you) and ook (too/also).
Which one should you use?
While Ik mis jou ook is grammatically correct, using jou places a strong emphasis on the person being missed, whereas je is the standard, neutral way to say it.
How does it change in a sentence?
Replacing the emphatic jou with the unstressed pronoun je is more common in casual, everyday conversation.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɪk mɪs jɑu̯ oːk/
Did you know?
- The word mis shares a common ancestor with the English word 'mistake' and the Old Dutch word for 'failure' or 'lack'.
- While Ik mis jou ook is the direct translation, Dutch speakers might instead say Ik kan niet wachten om je weer te zien (I can't wait to see you again).
- In very informal Dutch, speakers may drop the Ik entirely and simply say Mis je ook.
Examples in context
- Ik mis je ook heel erg, schat.I miss you very much too, darling.
- Ik mis je ook. Laten we snel weer afspreken!I miss you too. Let's meet up again soon!
- Ik mis jou ook.I miss you too.
- Oh, dat vind ik lief, ik mis jou ook.Oh, that is sweet, I miss you too.
- Ik mis jou ook heel erg.I miss you very much too.
Example conversation
Lucas and Sophie are talking on a video call after being apart for a week.
- LucasIk mis je echt, Sophie.I really miss you, Sophie.
- SophieIk mis jou ook, Lucas.I miss you too, Lucas.
- LucasWanneer zie ik je weer?When will I see you again?
- SophieAlleen nog maar drie dagen!Only three more days!
