Various Thai expressions to say "I love you"
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Saying ‘I love you’ in Thai is just as meaningful as in any other language. It is a powerful phrase that can potentially change the course of a relationship. It seems, just as with greetings and "thank you", these are some of the first things many people look to learn when discovering a new language. So that is what we will be looking at today, along with some other important phrases you should know related to love.

What To Call Someone You Love

So how do you introduce the one you are with to other people? Luckily, the word for girlfriend and boyfriend are the same. That should hopefully ensure no embarrassing mistakes.

Girlfriend/Boyfriend: Fan (แฟน)

If you want to use something more endearing, you can use this word:

Darling: Tee rak (ที่รัก)

Now when it comes to saying husband or wife in Thai, there is a more formal or informal option.

Husband (Formal): Samee (สามี)

Husband (Informal): Poouh (ผัว)

Wife (Formal): Pharayah (ภรรยา)

Wife (Informal): Mia (เมีย)

What Is Thai For “I Love You”?

The way to say I love you is somewhat similar to in English. It is three words that pretty much directly translate into the same phrase, but with one difference. The difference is that it contains gendered words. That means that you will need to pick the one that fits with your gender.

This is the most basic, simplest and somewhat formal way for saying it. There are some ways you can change things to make it more specific and meaningful too. You can add in your own names, for example, making it more personal.

The Best Way To Tell Someone You Love Them In Thai

Various Thai expressions to say "I love you"
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While the above phrases are correct, they can come off as stern and not as loving. As a non-native speaker, they will likely understand, but you can use this phrase to show you know what you are talking about.

This translates more like ‘Love You!’, which is more informal and sounds more caring. It can be used by both male and female speakers.

Other Ways To Show Your Love In Thai

Looking for some other Thai love phrases you can use to impress your significant other? Well, look no further. Here are some other things you should learn.

For example, maybe if love is a bit too strong a word, you can say something a bit more subtle, recommended by Thaipod101.

I’ve got a crush on you.

ฉันหลงรักเธออยู่

Chǎn lǒng rák thooe yùu

If you like someone, but you’re unsure about starting a relationship, it would be prudent to say this. It simply means that you like someone very, very much and think they’re amazing.

You make me want to be a better man.

คุณทำให้ผมอยากเป็นคนดีขึ้น

Khun tham-hâi phǒm yàak bpen khon dii khûen

Gentlemen, don’t claim this phrase as your own! It hails from the movie ‘As Good as it Gets’, but it is sure to make your Thai girlfriend feel very special. Let her know that she inspires you!

Let all that you do be done in love.

ขอให้ทุกอย่างที่คุณทำสำเร็จด้วยความรัก

Khǎaw hâi thúk-yàang thîi khun tham sǎm-rèt dûuai khwaam-rák

We hope.

You are my sunshine, my love.

ที่รัก เธอคือดวงตะวันของฉัน

Thîi-rák thooe khuue duuang dtà-wan khǎawng chăn

A compliment that lets your lover know they bring a special quality to your life. Really nice!

Words can’t describe my love for you.

รักที่ฉันมีให้เธอ ไม่สามารถอธิบายได้ด้วยคำพูด

Rák thîi chǎn mii hâi thooe mâi sǎa-mâat à-thí-baai dâi dûuai kham-phûut

Better say this when you’re feeling serious about the relationship! It means that your feelings are very intense.

We were meant to be together.

เราเกิดมาคู่กัน

Rao gòoet maa khûu gan

This is a loving affirmation that shows you see a future together, and that you feel a special bond with your partner.

If you were thinking about someone while reading this, you’re definitely in love.

ถ้าคุณคิดถึงใครขณะที่อ่านข้อความนี้ ก็แปลว่าคุณกำลังมีความรักอยู่แน่ ๆ

Thâa khun khít-thǔeng khrai khà-nà thîi àan khâaw-khwaam níi gâw bplaae wâa khun gam-lang mii khwaam rák yùu nâae-nâae

These are a few different ways to show that you are really into the other person. You should try these out see what sort of reaction you get.

I’ve got a crush on you.

  • ฉันหลงรักเธออยู่
  • Chǎn lǒng rák thooe yùu

If you like someone, but you’re unsure about starting a relationship, it would be prudent to say this. It simply means that you like someone very, very much and think they’re amazing.

You make me want to be a better man.

  • คุณทำให้ผมอยากเป็นคนดีขึ้น
  • Khun tham-hâi phǒm yàak bpen khon dii khûen

Gentlemen, don’t claim this phrase as your own! It hails from the movie ‘As Good as it Gets’, but it is sure to make your Thai girlfriend feel very special. Let her know that she inspires you!

Let all that you do be done in love.

  • ขอให้ทุกอย่างที่คุณทำสำเร็จด้วยความรัก
  • Khǎaw hâi thúk-yàang thîi khun tham sǎm-rèt dûuai khwaam-rák

We hope.

You are my sunshine, my love.

  • ที่รัก เธอคือดวงตะวันของฉัน
  • Thîi-rák thooe khuue duuang dtà-wan khǎawng chăn

A compliment that lets your lover know they bring a special quality to your life. Really nice!

Words can’t describe my love for you.

  • รักที่ฉันมีให้เธอ ไม่สามารถอธิบายได้ด้วยคำพูด
  • Rák thîi chǎn mii hâi thooe mâi sǎa-mâat à-thí-baai dâi dûuai kham-phûut

Better say this when you’re feeling serious about the relationship! It means that your feelings are very intense.

We were meant to be together.

  • เราเกิดมาคู่กัน
  • Rao gòoet maa khûu gan

This is a loving affirmation that shows you see a future together, and that you feel a special bond with your partner.

If you were thinking about someone while reading this, you’re definitely in love.

  • ถ้าคุณคิดถึงใครขณะที่อ่านข้อความนี้ ก็แปลว่าคุณกำลังมีความรักอยู่แน่ ๆ
  • Thâa khun khít-thǔeng khrai khà-nà thîi àan khâaw-khwaam níi gâw bplaae wâa khun gam-lang mii khwaam rák yùu nâae-nâae
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