te iubesc
/tejuˈbesk/
The Romanian phrase for "I love you" is te iubesc.
te iubesc is used as an affirmation of romantic feeling.
Meaning: affirmation of romantic feeling (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the object pronoun te (you) and the first-person singular verb iubesc (I love).
Which one should you use?
While te iubesc is the standard way to express this feeling, you can use Te iubesc enorm to say "I love you enormously" or Te ador to say "I adore you".
How does it change in a sentence?
The subject pronoun eu (I) is typically omitted because the verb ending -esc already indicates the first-person singular.
How do you pronounce it?
/tejuˈbesk/
Did you know?
- In romantic poetry and songs, te iubesc is frequently paired with the word dor, a unique Romanian concept that describes a deep, painful longing for someone.
- To express a less intense or non-romantic liking, Romanians use the verb a plăcea, which literally translates to 'to be pleasing to', rather than the word for love.
- The verb a iubi can be used reflexively as a se iubi, which means 'to be in a relationship' or 'to be dating' rather than just 'to love oneself'.
Examples in context
- Te iubesc, îngerul meu.I love you, sweetheart.This sentence shows how to use te iubesc with a term of endearment.Tatoeba #3369391 by elenacristina260, translation #139171 by fengrim
- Te iubesc atât de mult!I love you so much.This sentence demonstrates using te iubesc to express the intensity of feeling.Tatoeba #8762598 by elenacristina260, translation #436795 by lukaszpp
- Nu știu dacă te iubesc sau ba.I don't know whether I love you or not.This sentence shows the use of te iubesc in a sentence expressing uncertainty.Tatoeba #12338420 by ridisegnandone, translation #3821999 by CK
- Vă iubesc cu toată inima, doamnă Maria.I love you with all my heart, Mrs. Maria.
- Te iubesc enorm, draga mea.I love you enormously, my dear.
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Example conversation
A couple is spending a quiet evening together at home.
- GabrielEști tot ce am.You are everything I have.
- ElenaȘi tu ești totul pentru mine.And you are everything to me.
- GabrielTe iubesc, Elena.I love you, Elena.
- ElenaȘi eu te iubesc, Gabriel.And I love you, Gabriel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “I love you” translations and entries te iubesc, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
