Say Seni seviyorum
Seni seviyorum means “I love you” in Turkish. It is a complete sentence: you do not need to add ben (“I”) for it to make sense.
Copy Seni seviyorum from the card above or listen before saying it. The phrase can express love for a partner or family member; with a friend, its meaning depends on your relationship. It does not automatically mean a romantic confession in every situation.
What does each word mean?
Seni is the object form of singular, familiar “you.” Seviyorum means “I love” here and comes from sevmek, “to love.” The verb ending already identifies the speaker as “I.”
You may also see Ben seni seviyorum. Adding ben makes the subject explicit; it is not a different translation or a required extra word. The phrase stays the same whether the speaker or recipient is male or female.
Pronunciation: se-ni se-vi-yo-rum
Break the phrase into se-ni se-vi-yo-rum, then join it back together with the recording. The written y has a sound like English y in “yes.” Keep the final m in seviyorum: it belongs to the verb form.
The syllable guide is for practice, not an exact English transcription. Use the complete recording for rhythm instead of giving every syllable equal emphasis.
Reply with Ben de seni seviyorum
To return the feeling, say Ben de seni seviyorum: “I love you too.” Write ben de as two words in this reply.
For a short exchange:
- Seni seviyorum. — I love you.
- Ben de seni seviyorum. — I love you too.
The full reply makes clear what you are agreeing with, even when you send it as a separate message.
Very much, in love, or just interested?
Choose the expression that matches what you want to say:
| Turkish | English meaning |
|---|---|
| Seni çok seviyorum. | I love you very much. |
| Sana aşığım. | I am in love with you. |
| Senden hoşlanıyorum. | I like you / I am attracted to you. |
Çok adds “very much” to the original declaration. Sana aşığım explicitly describes being romantically in love. Senden hoşlanıyorum can express attraction before a declaration of love.
Notice that seni, sana, and senden change with the expression. Copy the complete phrase rather than swapping one verb into Seni seviyorum.
What does aşkım mean?
Aşkım means “my love.” It addresses the person; it does not mean the whole sentence “I love you.” Keep ş and the dotless ı when writing it. For a direct declaration, the two-word Seni seviyorum already says what you need.