Wondering how to say ‘I love you’ in Javanese? You’re in the right place.
Saying ‘I love you’ can be both scary and exciting and even more so in a new language!
There are different ways to say ‘I love you’ depending on the situation. Make sure you use the right one.
If you want to know how to say ‘I love you’ and other romantic phrases in Javanese, then read on.
How To Say ‘I Love You’ In Javanese
The way that you tell someone that you love them in Javanese depends on who you’re speaking to.
One of the most common ways to say ‘I love you’ is:
| English | Javanese |
|---|---|
| I love you | Aku tresno karo kowe |
This version should be used with someone of a similar (or younger) age to you.
Check out the video below to hear the pronunciation of this phrase:
There are also many other ways to say ‘I love you’ in Javanese, here’s a few more that you may hear:
| English | Javanese |
|---|---|
| I love you | Aku seneng kowe |
| I love you | Aku tresna sliramu |
| I love you | Aku tresna awakmu |
| I love you | Aku tresna koe |
| I love you | Kula tresna panjengan |
| I love you | Kula tresna sliramu |
The phrases that start with ‘aku’ should be used with someone younger or of similar age to yourself. If you’re speaking to an elder, then use the phrases that begin with ‘kula’ as these are more formal/respectful.
Romantic Phrases & Terms of Endearment in Javanese
Try these other romantic phrases and terms of endearment including how to say ‘I miss you’ in Javanese.
| English | Javanese |
|---|---|
| I miss you | Aku kangen kowe |
| I like you | Aku seneng karo kowe |
| My love | Tresnaku |
| You are beautiful | Sampeyan ayu |
| You are handsome | Sampeyan ngganteng |
| Darling | Sayang |
| Sweetheart/lover/beloved | Kekasih |
These phrases should come in handy whether you’ve got a love interest from Java, Indonesia or whether you’re just visiting and want to be prepared.
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