🇻🇳 Vietnamese phrases

How to Say "I love you" in Vietnamese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Anh yêu em
"I love you" in Vietnamese · say it like ahng yoo em

The most natural way to say "I love you" in Vietnamese is Anh yêu em. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Em yêu anh
Used when a female expresses love to a male.
Tôi yêu bạn
More formal, used in a general context.

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to express romantic love to someone. It is commonly used between partners. You can say it in person, over the phone, or in a message.

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Examples in Vietnamese

VietnameseEnglish
Anh yêu em rất nhiều.I love you very much.
Em biết anh yêu em không?Do you know that I love you?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'anh' and 'em' based on gender; remember 'anh' is used by males and 'em' by females.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Anh yêu em, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Vietnamese with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Can I say 'Tôi yêu em'?

Yes, but it's less personal and more formal.

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