Ways to say it
| Punjabi | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ਮੈਂ ਤੈਨੂੰ ਪਿਆਰ ਕਰਦਾ ਹਾਂ | maĩ tainū̃ piāra kardā hā̃ | Gurmukhi |
| ਮੈਂ ਤੈਨੂੰ ਪਿਆਰ ਕਰਦੀ ਹਾਂ | maĩ tainū̃ piāra kardī hā̃ | Gurmukhi |
| میں تُہانوں پیار کردا ہاں | ma͠i tuhānũ pyār karda hā̃ | Shahmukhi |
| میں تُہانوں پیار کردی ہاں | ma͠i tuhānũ pyār kardī hā̃ | Shahmukhi |
This phrase is used as an affirmation of romantic feeling.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "I to-you love do am".
Which one should you use?
The own provided forms differ based on the script and the gender of the speaker. The forms starting with ਮੈਂ use the Gurmukhi script, while the forms starting with میں use the Shahmukhi script. Gender is also distinguished by the ending of the verb.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The Gurmukhi script versions are primarily used in the Indian state of Punjab, while the Shahmukhi versions are used in Pakistan.
How does it change in a sentence?
The gender of the speaker is reflected in the verb ending. A male speaker uses the masculine form ending in kardā hā̃, while a female speaker uses the feminine form ending in kardī hā̃.
How do you pronounce it?
maĩ tainū̃ piāra kardā hā̃
Did you know?
- The word ਮੈਂ ('i') is a distant relative of the English word 'me', as both trace back to the Proto-Indo-European root *éǵh₂.
- In traditional Punjabi culture, romantic love is often expressed through 'boliyan', which are short, rhythmic couplets sung during celebrations like Bhangra.
- If you were to use the phrase with a person of higher status or an elder, you would need to change the word ਤੈਨੂੰ to a more respectful form.
Example sentences for Punjabi are not verified yet.
Example conversation
A couple is talking during a romantic walk.
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਤੁਸੀਂ ਬਹੁਤ ਸੋਹਣੇ ਹੋ, ਹਰਮਨ।Tusī̃ bahut sohṇē ho, Harman.You are very handsome, Harman.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਧੰਨਵਾਦ, ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ। ਮੈਂ ਤੈਨੂੰ ਪਿਆਰ ਕਰਦਾ ਹਾਂ।Dhannvād, Manprīt. Main tainū piār kardā hā̃.Thank you, Manpreet. I love you.
- ਮਨਪ੍ਰੀਤ Manpreetਮੈਂ ਵੀ ਤੈਨੂੰ ਪਿਆਰ ਕਰਦੀ ਹਾਂ।Main vī tainū piār kardī hā̃.I love you too.
- ਹਰਮਨ Hermanਮੈਂ ਹਮੇਸ਼ਾ ਤੇਰੇ ਨਾਲ ਰਹਾਂਗਾ।Main hamēshā tērē nāl rahā̃gā.I will always be with you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “I love you” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries پیار, ਕਰਦਾ, ਤੈਨੂੰ, ਪਿਆਰ, ਮੈਂ, ਹਾਂ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
