How to Say "I Love You," in Urdu - UrduPod101.com Blog (2024)

Many love stories end long before they even start due to linguistic and cultural barriers. In fact, a linguistic error can sometimes be more fatal than no communication at all!

If a native Urdu speaker has won your affections, there’s no better way to strengthen your bond than by learning how to express your love in Urdu. The Urdu language is full of romance and romanticism, but all the sweet nothings in the world won’t mean a thing if you use them at the wrong time or in the wrong context.

In addition, you should always take into account the cultural differences between Western culture and Pakistani culture. For example, in Pakistani society, you can’t just go out on random romantic conquests. Before making an advance toward the object of your affection, it’s crucial to familiarize yourself with the dating norms of Pakistan.

In this article from UrduPod101.com, we’ll help you out on both fronts. You’ll learn the most common love phrases in Urdu, pick up some sweet terms of endearment, and read a few inspiring quotes about love in Urdu that you can use to further win his or her heart. We’ll also provide you with the masculine and feminine variations of each love phrase where applicable, so you can know you’re always saying just the right thing.

How to Say "I Love You," in Urdu - UrduPod101.com Blog (2)Table of Contents

  1. Confess Your Affection: Pick-up Lines and More
  2. Fall in Deeper: “I Love You,” and More
  3. Take it One Step Further: “Will You Marry Me?” and More
  4. Endearment Terms
  5. Must-Know Love Quotes
  6. Conclusion

1. Confess Your Affection: Pick-up Lines and More

After being hit by Cupid’s arrow, the ordeal of a lover starts. It’s time for you to show your mettle and take the initiative in revealing your love and affection for the beloved. In this section, you’ll find some helpful sentences you can use to impress the man or woman of your dreams and express your love in the Urdu language.

If you don’t mind, I want to tell you something special.

If you’re a man:
اگر آپ برا نہ منائیں تو میں آپ کو کچھ خاص بتانا چاہتا ہوں۔
Agar aap bura na manayain tu mei aap ko kuch khaas batana chahta hun.

If you’re a woman:
اگر آپ برا نہ منائیں تو میں آپ کو کچھ خاص بتانا چاہتی ہوں۔
Agar aap bura na manayain tu mei aap ko kuch khaas batana chahti hun.

Can I talk about something personal to you?

If you’re a man:
کیا میں آپ سے کچھ ذاتی بات کر سکتا ہوں؟
Kya mei aap se kuch zati baat kar sakta hun?

If you’re a woman:
کیا میں آپ سے کچھ ذاتی بات کر سکتی ہوں؟
Kya mei aap se kuch zati baat kar sakti hun?

I have to say something important to you.

مجھے آپ سے کچھ ضروری کہنا ہے!
Mujhe aap se kuch zaroori kehna hai.
I have to say something important to you.

Would you like to have a cup of tea with me?

If you’re a man:
کیا آپ میرے ساتھ چائے پیئیں گی؟
Kya aap mere saath chai piain gi?

If you’re a woman:
کیا آپ میرے ساتھ چائے پیئیں گے؟
Kya aap mere saath chai piain gay?

I need a bit of your time.

مجھے آپ کا تھوڑا سا وقت چاہئے۔
Mujhe aap ka thoda sa waqt chahiye.

Are you engaged?

کیا آپ کی منگنی ہو چکی ہے؟
Kya aap ki mangni ho chuki hai?

I like you.

If you’re a man:
آپ مجھے اچھی لگتی ہیں۔
Aap mujhe achi lagti hain.

If you’re a woman:
آپ مجھے اچھے لگتے ہیں۔
Aap mujhe achay lagtay hain.

I have started thinking more about you.

If you’re a man:
میں آپ کے بارے میں زیادہ سوچنے لگا ہوں۔
Mei aap ke baray mein ziada sochne laga hun.

If you’re a woman:
میں آپ کے بارے میں زیادہ سوچنے لگی ہوں۔
Mei aap ke baray mein ziada sochne lagi hun.

    → Do you need some inspiration for your upcoming date? Here are The 10 Most Romantic Ideas for a Date in Urdu!

2. Fall in Deeper: “I Love You,” and More

If you’ve confessed your love and didn’t get a hint to stop, here comes the crucial moment. Summon your courage and go a step further. Open your heart to your beloved and don’t hesitate to say that you’re in love.

Before we dive in, please note that there are a few different words for “love” in Urdu:

  • پیار (pyar)
  • عشق (ishq)
  • محبت (mohabbat)
  • الفت (ulfat)

Now, here are some great ways to say “I love you,” in Urdu and ultimately win their heart…

I love you.

If you’re a man:
میں آپ سے محبت کرتا ہوں۔
Mei aap se mohabbat kerta hun.

If you’re a woman:
میں آپ سے محبت کرتی ہوں۔
Mei aap se mohabbat karti hun.

I love you, too.

You can add the Urdu word بھی to respond to this statement positively.

If you’re a man:
میں بھی آپ سے محبت کرتا ہوں۔
Mei bhi aap se mohabbat kerta hun.

If you’re a woman:
میں بھی آپ سے محبت کرتی ہوں۔
Mei bhi aap se mohabbat kerti hun.

I am in love with you.

مجھے تم سے محبت ہو گئی ہے۔
Mujhe tum se mohabbat ho gayi hai.

It is hard to live without you.

میرا آپ کے بغیر جینا مشکل ہے۔
Mera aap ke baghair jeena mushkil hai.

I have fallen in love with you.

If you’re a man:
میں آپ کے عشق میں ڈوب چکا ہوں۔
Mei aap ke ishq mein doob chuka hun.

If you’re a woman:
میں آپ کے عشق میں ڈوب چکی ہوں۔
Mei aap ke ishq mein doob chuki hun.

    → Need some romantic inspiration? See our list of 15 Love Phrases for Valentine’s Day!

3. Take it One Step Further: “Will You Marry Me?” and More

As discussed earlier, Pakistani society is not a liberal one. As such, marriage proposals take precedence over love affairs. Usually, marriage proposals are sent through the parents or elders of one family to the other family; however, proposals given through any means are preferred over no marriage proposal at all.

Below are some ways of proposing to your beloved in the Urdu language.

Would you like to spend the rest of your life with me?

If you’re a man:
کیا آپ باقی کی زندگی میرے ساتھ گزارنا پسند کریں گی؟
Kya aap baqi ki zindagi mere saath guzaarna pasand karain gi?

If you’re a woman:
کیا آپ باقی کی زندگی میرے ساتھ گزارنا پسند کریں گے؟
Kya aap baqi ki zindagi mere saath guzaarna pasand karain gay?

Will you marry me?

If you’re a man:
مجھ سے شادی کرو گی؟
Mujh se shaadi karo gi?

If you’re a woman:
مجھ سے شادی کرو گے؟
Mujh se shaadi karo gay?

Would you be my children’s mother / father?

If you’re a man asking a woman:
کیا تم میرے بچوں کی ماں بنو گی؟
Kya tum mere bachon ki maan bano gi?

If you’re a woman asking a man:
کیا تم میرے بچوں کے باپ بنو گے؟
Kya tum mere bachon ke baap bano gay?

    Here are some more Marriage Proposal Lines in Urdu to sweep your beloved off their feet!

4. Endearment Terms

Below you’ll find a brief list of widely used terms of endearment in Urdu. Choose one or two of your favorites, and begin using them in conversations with your significant other.

میرے ہمدم
Mere humdum
My beloved

جانو
Janu
Honey

To be used for males:

میرے محبوب
Mere mehboob
My beloved

To be used for females:

میری محبوبہ<
Meri mehbobah
My beloved

میری جان
Meri jaan
My life

میری زندگی
Meri zindagi
My life

5. Must-Know Love Quotes

Want to really dazzle your other half? Here are a few love quotes in Urdu with their English translations. Each of these quotes is widely popular in Pakistani society, and using them with your loved one is sure to leave a lasting impression.

عشق وہ آتش ہے غالب جو لگائے نہ لگے جو بجھائے نہ بجھے۔
Ishq woh aatish hai Ghalib jo lagaye na lage jo bujhaye na bhujhey.
The fire of love can neither be ignited nor extinguished deliberately.

عشق اور مشک چھپتے نہیں۔
Ishq aur mushk chupte nahin.
Love and fragrance cannot be hidden.

اک آگ کا دریا ہے اور ڈوب کر جانا ہے
Yeh ishq nahin aasaan bas itna samajh lijiye
Ik aag ka derya hai aur doob ker jaana hai
It is not easy to love; it is equivalent to crossing the river of fire.

یہ عشق کا جادو ہے سر چڑھ کر بولے گا۔
Yeh ishq ka jadu hai sar charh kar bolay ga.
Love’s magic speaks at high notes.

محبت اور جنگ میں سب جائز ہے۔
Mohabbat aur jung mein sab jaiz hai.
Everything is fair in love and war.

عشق بچوں کا کھیل نہیں ہے۔
Ishq bachon ka khel nahi hai.
Love is not child’s play.

    → We have a list of even more Urdu Quotes About Love if these weren’t enough. 😉

6. Conclusion

In this article, you learned a variety of romantic words and phrases in the Urdu language to use at every stage of your romantic relationship. We hope that you can use this information to make a lasting impression on the object of your affection, and that you’re on your way to a committed and loving relationship.

Did we miss anything? Do you think that some aspects have been left unexplored in this article? Let us know in the comments section, and we’ll get back to you with the answers to your questions.

Knowing Urdu love phrases is a great place to start if you’re hoping to begin or strengthen your relationship with a native speaker. But there’s still a lot more to learn!

At UrduPod101.com, you can study the Urdu language and explore Pakistani culture with our numerous learning resources and lessons. Here are a few pages to get you started:

  • Urdu dictionary
  • Grammar
  • Pronunciation
  • Vocabulary lists
  • Top 25 Urdu Phrases

Very Happy Urdu Learning!

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FAQs

How do you say I love you in Urdu? ›

If you are male, you would say mein tumse pyar karta hoon. If you are female, you would say mein tumse pyar karti hoon.

How to express love to your partner in words Urdu? ›

List Of 12 Beautiful Phrases To Express Love In Urdu
EnglishUrduPronunciation
I love you.میں تم سے پیار کرتا ہوںMain tum se pyaar karta hoon
You are everything to meتم میرا سب کچھ ہوTum mera sabkuch hou
I've got a crush on you.مجھے تم اچھے لگتے ہوMujhe tum achey lagtey hou
You are my love.تم میری جا ن ہوTum meri jaan hou
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What are the two words for love in Urdu? ›

Before we dive in, please note that there are a few different words for “love” in Urdu: پیار (pyar) عشق (ishq) محبت (mohabbat)

What is the Pakistani word for "I love you"? ›

What is “I Love You” in Pakistan's language? That would be “میں تم سے پیار کرتا ہوں” (pronounced “mein ap say muhabat karta hoon”) in Urdu, which is the official language of Pakistan (along with English). As with Hindi, the phrase is altered depending on the gender of those who are declaring their love.

What do you call your lover in Urdu? ›

As for what to call your fiancé in Urdu, some common terms of endearment used in Pakistan include:
  • جان (jaan) - "life" or "beloved"
  • دلبر (dilbar) - "beloved"
  • محبوب (mehboob) - "beloved" or "sweetheart"
  • عزیز (azeez) - "beloved" or "dear"
  • یار (yaar) - "friend" or "companion"
May 8, 2018

What names to call wife in Urdu? ›

1.”Begum” It is derived in Urdu from Turkish Language which means Wife. 2.”Zauja” It is derived in Urdu from Arabic Language which means Wife. 3.”Ghar Wali” It is derived in Urdu from Hindi Language which means Wife. 4.”Biwi” It is derived in Urdu from Persian Language which means Wife.

What are the stages of love in Urdu? ›

Experts further suggested that Urdu is that one language that aptly conveys the emotions attached with the seven stages of love namely Dilkashi (attraction), uns (infatuation), ishq (love), aqidat (trust), ibadat (worship), junoon (madness) and maut (death).

How can I secretly say I love you? ›

How to tell someone you love them without saying, “I love you”
  • My life is enriched by your presence in it.
  • I'm significantly better off for having met you.
  • You make me want to be better than I am.
  • I'd be sad if you weren't around.
  • You're important to me, and I don't take knowing you for granted.
Jun 14, 2021

What is the meaning of 😘 in Urdu? ›

In Urdu, 😘 is often used to express a flying kiss or affection.

What are the 7 types of love in Urdu? ›

The stages are as follows: are dilkashi (attraction), uns (attachment), mohobbat (love), akidat (trust), ibadat (worship), junoo (madness) followed by maut (death).

How to express love in Urdu poetry? ›

main tum se mohabbat karti hun (میں تم سے محبت کرتی ہوں) : I love you. tumhari muskuraahat kitni haseen hai (تمھاری مسکراہٹ کتنی حسین ہے) : your smile is so beautiful. tum jab paas hotey ho to yeh duniya khoobsoorat lagti hai (تم جب پاس ہوتے ہو تو یہ دنیا خوب صورت لگتی ہے) : The world is beautiful when you are around.

What is the meaning of Jaan ❤? ›

in Hindi/Urdu/Farsi, this term means 'life'; it's a term of endearment, like darling or dear.

What is the meaning of Ishq E Mohabbat? ›

ishq-o-mohabbat

इश्क़-ओ-मोहब्बतعشق و محبت love and romance.

What does meri jaan mean in pakistan? ›

You can say “meri jaan” (may-ri-jaan) which means my life. Mind you, the word “jaan” itself is a term of endearment. It can mean “life” and also “loved one”, “darling”, etc. in both Hindi and Urdu. People use it to express their loved one's importance and how much they love them.

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