How to say “I like you” in 30 languages
Find the natural phrase, native script, romanization, pronunciation guidance, and the context that tells a friendly “I like you” from romantic interest.
One feeling does not have one universal translation
“I like you” can mean friendly fondness, early attraction, or a direct romantic confession. Some languages use different words for those meanings. Others change the sentence according to gender, respect, age, or the relationship between the two people.
That is why this collection gives more than a translation table. Each guide explains who can say the phrase, what it usually signals, how the grammar works, and which stronger phrase you should not use by accident. Use the short answer first, then read the context before sending it.
Looking for the stronger phrase? Visit Love.You to learn how to say “I love you” in different languages. “Like” and “love” are not interchangeable, so choose the collection that matches what you mean.
Language guides
Every guide has a permanent, crawlable page with a focused answer.
Writing systems
Latin, Cyrillic, Greek, Arabic-derived, and Asian scripts appear in their native form.
Important rule
Match the phrase to the person and the relationship, not just the dictionary.
“I like you” translations by language
Open a language for an example, reply, pronunciation note, and friendly-versus-romantic alternative.
Me gustas
meh GOOS-tahs
Learn the context → 02 🇫🇷 French · FrançaisTu me plais
tew muh pleh
Learn the context → 03 🇩🇪 German · DeutschIch mag dich
ikh mahk dikh
Learn the context → 04 🇮🇹 Italian · ItalianoMi piaci
mee PYAH-chee
Learn the context → 05 🇧🇷 Portuguese · PortuguêsGosto de você
GOHS-too jeh voh-SEH
Learn the context → 06 🇳🇱 Dutch · NederlandsIk vind je leuk
ik fint yuh luke
Learn the context → 07 🇸🇪 Swedish · SvenskaJag tycker om dig
yahg TIK-er ohm day
Learn the context → 08 🇳🇴 Norwegian · NorskJeg liker deg
yai LEE-ker dai
Learn the context → 09 🇩🇰 Danish · DanskJeg kan lide dig
yai kan LEE-thuh dai
Learn the context → 10 🇫🇮 Finnish · SuomiPidän sinusta
PEE-dan SEE-noos-tah
Learn the context → 11 🇵🇱 Polish · PolskiPodobasz mi się
poh-DOH-bash mee shyeh
Learn the context → 12 🇨🇿 Czech · ČeštinaLíbíš se mi
LEE-beesh seh mee
Learn the context → 13 🇷🇴 Romanian · RomânăÎmi place de tine
uhm PLAH-cheh deh TEE-neh
Learn the context → 14 🇬🇷 Greek · ΕλληνικάΜου αρέσεις
moo ah-REH-sees
Learn the context → 15 🇷🇺 Russian · РусскийТы мне нравишься
ty mnye NRAH-veesh-syah
Learn the context → 16 🇺🇦 Ukrainian · УкраїнськаТи мені подобаєшся
ty meh-NEE poh-doh-BAH-yesh-syah
Learn the context → 17 🇹🇷 Turkish · TürkçeSenden hoşlanıyorum
SEN-den hosh-lah-NUH-yo-room
Learn the context → 18 🇸🇦 Arabic · العربيةأنا معجب بك / أنا معجبة بك
ana mu'jab bika/biki; ana mu'jaba bika/biki
Learn the context → 19 🇮🇱 Hebrew · עבריתאתה מוצא חן בעיניי / את מוצאת חן בעיניי
ata motze khen be'enai; at motzet khen be'enai
Learn the context → 20 🇮🇷 Persian · فارسیمن ازت خوشم میاد
man azat khosham miyad
Learn the context → 21 🇮🇳 Hindi · हिन्दीतुम मुझे पसंद हो
tum mujhe pasand ho
Learn the context → 22 🇧🇩 Bengali · বাংলাআমি তোমাকে পছন্দ করি
ami tomake pochhondo kori
Learn the context → 23 🇵🇰 Urdu · اردوتم مجھے پسند ہو
tum mujhe pasand ho
Learn the context → 24 🇨🇳 Mandarin Chinese · 普通话我喜欢你
Wǒ xǐhuān nǐ
Learn the context → 25 🇭🇰 Cantonese · 廣東話我鍾意你
ngo5 zung1 ji3 nei5
Learn the context → 26 🇯🇵 Japanese · 日本語好きです
suki desu
Learn the context → 27 🇰🇷 Korean · 한국어좋아해요
joahaeyo
Learn the context → 28 🇻🇳 Vietnamese · Tiếng ViệtMình thích bạn
mình thích bạn
Learn the context → 29 🇹🇭 Thai · ภาษาไทยผมชอบคุณ / ฉันชอบคุณ
phǒm chɔ̂ɔp khun; chǎn chɔ̂ɔp khun
Learn the context → 30 🇮🇩 Indonesian · Bahasa IndonesiaAku suka kamu
AH-koo SOO-kah KAH-moo
Learn the context →How to choose the right phrase
1. Decide whether it is friendly or romantic
English uses “like” for several kinds of connection. Spanish me gustas and Polish podobasz mi się usually make attraction clearer, while German ich mag dich can remain friendly without another clue.
2. Check pronouns and gender
Vietnamese pronouns describe the relationship. Arabic and Hebrew forms can change with the speaker or listener’s gender. Japanese and Korean often omit “you” because repeating it can sound unnatural.
3. Add a low-pressure next step
A phrase alone can still be ambiguous. If you mean romantic interest, add a simple invitation: Coffee, a walk, or another chance to talk. Our guide to telling someone you like them shows how to make the answer easy and respectful.
Before you say “I like you” in another language
Is a literal translation always natural?
No. Languages organize the idea differently. Several European languages use a structure closer to “you are pleasing to me,” while Japanese and Korean may omit the person entirely when context is clear.
Can I use these phrases with a friend?
Sometimes. Read the specific guide first. A phrase may be broad and friendly in one language but sound like a confession of attraction in another. Each page gives a softer or stronger alternative.
Will the romanization make my pronunciation perfect?
No. Romanization is a map, not native audio. Tone languages such as Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and Thai require listening practice. Use the guide to identify the phrase, then ask a fluent speaker to help with sound and social fit.
Editorial note: Core translations were cross-checked against the Wiktionary “I like you” translation index. Languages vary by region and relationship, so every page names important limits instead of claiming one phrase fits everyone.
The translation is only the first sentence.
Use a clear invitation, leave room for an honest answer, and choose words that fit the connection you actually have.