🇻🇳 Vietnamese phrases

How to Say "Love" in Vietnamese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
tình yêu
"Love" in Vietnamese · say it like tin ee-oo

The most natural way to say "Love" in Vietnamese is tình yêu. 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

yêu
used more casually to express love or liking
mến
often used in a friendly or platonic context

When to use it

You can use 'tình yêu' when talking about romantic love. It is appropriate for expressing feelings in a serious relationship. For casual conversations, you might use 'yêu' instead.

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Examples in Vietnamese

VietnameseEnglish
Tình yêu là điều tuyệt vời nhất trong cuộc sống.Love is the most wonderful thing in life.
Tôi yêu bạn rất nhiều.I love you very much.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'tình yêu' with 'yêu', thinking they are interchangeable in all contexts.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear tình yêu, 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

What is the difference between 'tình yêu' and 'yêu'?

'Tình yêu' refers to romantic love, while 'yêu' can be used for both romantic and platonic affection.

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