Love. It’s the theme of epic legends and stories in every society across the world. And it’s in the everyday, in every language and every culture. Here are some ways people across the world express their love. Maybe these can create a spark for you! Oui?
French
I love you – Je t’aime
Where to say it: Belgium, Canada, France, Luxembourg, Morocco, Switzerland
German
I love you – Ich liebe dich
Where to say it: Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland
Spanish
I love you – Te quiero (to friends) Te amo (to someone special!)
Where to say it: Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Spain, Uruguay
Arabic
I love you –Ana uhibbuka
Where to say it: Egypt, Morocco, Qatar, United Arab Emirates
Mandarin Chinese
I love you – Wo ai ni 我愛你
Where to say it: China, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand
Portuguese
I love you – Eu te amo
Where to say it: Brazil, Portugal
Italian
I love you – Ti amo
Where to say it: Croatia, Italy, San Marino, Slovenia, Switzerland, Vatican City
Russian
I love you – Ya lyublyu tebya
Where to say it: Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia
