Wondering how to say ‘I love you’ in Norwegian? 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 Norwegian, then read on.
How To Say ‘I Love You’ In Norwegian
The way that you tell someone that you love them in Norwegian depends on who you’re speaking to.
Click on the phrase to hear the pronunciation by a native speaker.
If you’re speaking to a long-term partner, you can say:
| English | Norwegian | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| I love you | Jeg elsker deg | Yai el-sker dai |
You would mainly use this phrase with a long-term partner or spouse and it is reserved for romantic love only.
You would only use this phrase if you had really strong feelings for someone.
If you want to say ‘I love you’ to someone else, such as a friend or family member, then use this phrase instead:
| English | Norwegian | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| I love you | Jeg er glad i deg | Yai er glar ee dai |
Please note that you can also use this phrase with romantic partners too.
You can also check out the video below to hear the pronunciation of these phrases:
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Romantic Phrases & Terms of Endearment in Norwegian
Try these other romantic phrases and terms of endearment including how to say ‘I miss you’ in Norwegian.
| English | Norwegian | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| I love you so much | Jeg elsker deg så mye | Yai el-sker dai soh mee-eh |
| I’m in love with you | Jeg er forelsket i deg | Yai er forel-sket ee dai |
| I love you too | Jeg elsker deg også | Yai el-sker dai oh-soh |
| I miss you | Jeg savner deg | Yai sov-ner dai |
| I like you | Jeg liker deg | Yai lee-ker dai |
| You mean so much to me | Du betyr så mye for meg | Doo bet-ir soh mee-eh for mai |
| My love | Min kjærlighet | Min shar-lee-het |
| My heart | Hjertet mitt | Ya-ter mitt |
| You are so beautiful | Du er så vakker | Doo er soh vok-er |
| You’re so handsome | Du er så kjekk | Doo er soh shek |
| You look good | Du ser bra ut | Doo ser bra oot |
| You are cute | Du er søt | Doo er sert |
| Darling | Elskling | El-skling |
| Sweetheart | Kjære | Shah-ruh |
| Babe/sweetheart | Snuppa | Snoop-ah |
These phrases should come in handy whether you’ve got a love interest from Norway or whether you’re just visiting and want to be prepared.
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