What is a common mistake with “Seni seviyorum”?

✗ Ben seni seviyor → ✓ Seni seviyorum: The verb needs the -um ending for "I".

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How to say “I love you” in Turkish

Q: How is “Seni seviyorum” used in a conversation?

Emre: Seni seviyorum. (I love you.) Selin: Ben de seni seviyorum. (I love you too.)

Seni seviyorum.

seh·nee seh·vee·yoh·room

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Meaning: I love you.
Pronunciation: seh·nee seh·vee·yoh·room

What “Seni seviyorum” really means

Seni seviyorum means "I love you". It is used for partners and family. In daily life Turks often use softer words like "Canım" (my dear) and save Seni seviyorum for real moments.

💬 Example dialogues

EmreSeni seviyorum.I love you.

SelinBen de seni seviyorum.I love you too.

AnnemSeni çok seviyorum kızım.I love you so much, my daughter.

EceBen de seni anneciğim.Me too, mom.

🚫 When NOT to use it

Do not use it for things you like; for a food or a city say "Çok seviyorum" without "seni", or "Bayıldım". With new friends it is too much; "Seni çok seviyorum" is not like a casual "love you!".

🇹🇷 Culture note

"Seni seviyorum" is a famous line in Turkish dizi, usually said in the rain or at the airport. Fatih's video shows the real-life version.

⚠️ Common mistakes

✗ Ben seni seviyor → ✓ Seni seviyorumThe verb needs the -um ending for "I".

Culture tip

Canım (my soul) and aşkım (my love) are used warmly, and canım even between friends.

Letters to watch in this sentence

İ i like ee in “see”