मैं तुमसे प्यार करता हूँ
ma͠i tumse pyār kartā hū̃/mɛ̃ː t̪ʊm.seː pjɑːɾ kəɾ.t̪ɑː ɦũː/informal
The English phrase "I love you" is expressed in Hindi as मैं तुमसे प्यार करता हूँ (ma͠i tumse pyār kartā hū̃). Wiktionary also lists मैं तुमसे प्यार करती हूँ (ma͠i tumse pyār kartī hū̃) and मैं तुम्हैं बहुत चाहता हूँ (ma͠i tumha͠i bahut cāhtā hū̃).
Meaning: affirmation of romantic feeling (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Hindi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| मैं तुमसे प्यार करता हूँ | ma͠i tumse pyār kartā hū̃ | /mɛ̃ː t̪ʊm.seː pjɑːɾ kəɾ.t̪ɑː ɦũː/ (Hindi, Standard) | informal |
| मैं तुमसे प्यार करती हूँ | ma͠i tumse pyār kartī hū̃ | /mɛ̃ː t̪ʊm.seː pjɑːɾ kəɾ.t̪iː ɦũː/ (Hindi, Standard) | informal |
| मैं तुम्हैं बहुत चाहता हूँ | ma͠i tumha͠i bahut cāhtā hū̃ | masculine | |
| मैं तुम्हैं बहुत चाहती हूँ | ma͠i tumha͠i bahut cāhtī hū̃ | feminine |
This phrase is used as an affirmation of romantic feeling.
Which one should you use?
While pyār kartā hū̃ is the standard way to say "I love you", using the verb cāhtā hū̃ (to want/desire) can express a deep, soulful affection or longing, such as in the forms मैं तुम्हैं बहुत चाहता हूँ and मैं तुम्हैं बहुत चाहती हूँ.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The provided forms are informal. To express "I love you" more formally or to show greater respect to the listener, replace tumse with āpse.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb ending must change to match the gender of the speaker: use kartā hū̃ if you are male and kartī hū̃ if you are female.
How do you pronounce it?
ma͠i tumse pyār kartā hū̃ (/mɛ̃ː t̪ʊm.seː pjɑːɾ kəɾ.t̪ɑː ɦũː/)
Did you know?
- The Hindi word maiṃ for 'I' is a distant relative of the English word 'I' through their shared Proto-Indo-European ancestor.
- Depending on the region, some people might use the word ishq instead of pyār, a loanword from Arabic and Persian that often implies a more passionate or obsessive love.
- In many Indian households, romantic love is often expressed through acts of service or care rather than explicitly saying maiṃ tumse pyār kartā hū̃.
Examples in context
- मैं तुमसे प्यार करती हूँ।I love you.This sentence is useful for practicing the feminine form मैं तुमसे प्यार करती हूँ.Tatoeba #475911 by minshirui, translation #1434 by awael58
- मैं तुमसे प्यार करता हूँ।I love you – used by males
- मुझे तुमसे प्यार है।I love you
- तुम मेरे दिल की जान हो।You are the life of my heart
- मैं तुमसे प्यार करता हूँ, प्रिया।Main tumse pyar karta hoon, Priya.I love you, Priya.
- सच कहूँ तो, मैं तुमसे प्यार करता हूँ।Sach kahoon toh, main tumse pyar karta hoon.To tell the truth, I love you.
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Example conversation
A quiet park during a sunset.
- विकास Vikasप्रिया, मैं तुमसे प्यार करता हूँ।Priya, main tumse pyar karta hoon.Priya, I love you.
- प्रिया Priyaक्या तुम सच कह रहे हो, विकास?Kya tum sach keh rahe ho, Vikas?Are you telling the truth, Vikas?
- विकास Vikasहाँ, मैं तुमसे बहुत प्यार करता हूँ।Haan, main tumse bahut pyar karta hoon.Yes, I love you very much.
- प्रिया Priyaमैं भी तुमसे प्यार करती हूँ।Main bhi tumse pyar karti hoon.I love you too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “I love you” translations and entries मैं तुमसे प्यार करता हूँ, मैं तुमसे प्यार करती हूँ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries प्यार, बहुत, मैं, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
