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How to Say "I miss you" in German

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Ich vermisse dich
"I miss you" in German 路 say it like ikh fair-miss-eh dik

The most natural way to say "I miss you" in German is Ich vermisse dich. 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

Ich habe dich vermisst
used when referring to missing someone in the past
Ich denke an dich
more casual, meaning 'I think of you'

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want to express that you feel the absence of someone you care about. It is suitable for friends, family, or romantic partners. It conveys a sense of longing and affection.

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Examples in German

GermanEnglish
Ich vermisse dich so sehr.I miss you so much.
Wenn du weg bist, vermisse ich dich.When you are away, I miss you.
Common mistake
A common mistake is to say 'Ich vermisse Ihnen', which is incorrect; use 'dich' for informal contexts.

The fastest way to remember it

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there a more formal way to say 'I miss you'?

You can say 'Ich vermisse Sie' when addressing someone formally.

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