Wondering how to say ‘I love you’ in Dutch? You’re in the right place.
Saying ‘I love you’ can be both scary and exciting and even more so in a new language!
If you want to know how to say ‘I love you’ and other romantic phrases in Dutch, then read on.
How To Say ‘I Love You’ In Dutch
To tell someone that you love them in Dutch, say:
| English | Dutch | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| I love you | Ik hou van je | Ick how van yeh |
| I love you | Ik hou van jou | Ick how van yauw |
Both of these phrases translate to ‘I love you’. The difference between them is that they emphasise different aspects of love.
‘Ik hou van jou’ – emphasizes the person you’re talking to e.g. it’s like saying ‘I love YOU’.
‘Ik hou van je’ – emphasizes the loving aspect of the phrase, e.g. it’s like saying ‘I LOVE you’.
Check out the below video to hear the pronunciation of ‘I love you’:
Romantic Phrases in Dutch
Try these other romantic phrases and terms of endearment including how to say ‘I miss you’ in Dutch.
| English | Dutch | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| I love you so much | Ik hou zoveel van je | Ick how zooveel van yeh |
| I love you too | Ik hou ook van je | Ick how owk van yeh |
| I miss you | Ik mis je | Ick mish yeh |
| My love | Mijn liefste | Mayn leef-ste |
| My heart | Mijn hart | Mayn hart |
| My life | Mijn leven | Mayn lay-ven |
| You are beautiful | Je bent zo mooi | Yeh bent zo moh-i |
| You are handsome | Je bent zo knap | Yeh bent zo kuh-nap |
| Darling | Schat | S-khat |
| Sweetheart | Schatje | S-khat-juh |
| I like you | Ik vind je leuk | Ick vind yeh lurk |
| I’m in love with you | Ik ben verliefd op je | Ick ben ver-leefd op yeh |
These phrases should come in handy whether you’ve got a love interest from the Netherlands or whether you’re just visiting and want to be prepared.
Increase your vocabulary for special occasions by learning how to wish someone a happy birthday in Dutch or a happy mother’s day in Dutch.
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