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title: "I Love You in Tagalog: Mahal Kita | TagaTuro"
description: "Learn how to say \"I love you\" in Tagalog. \"Mahal kita\" with pronunciation, usage tips, and example conversations."
language: en
source: "TagaTuro"
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# How to Say "I Love You" in Tagalog

Learn how to say "I love you" in Tagalog. "Mahal kita" with pronunciation, usage tips, and example conversations.

## Quick answer
I Love You in Tagalog is "Mahal kita".

## Pronunciation
Say it as "mah-hal kee-tah".

## When to use it
Common for family, partners, and close friends.

## Example conversations
- Mahal kita, Nanay. - I love you, Mom. (family)
- Mahal kita palagi. - I love you always. (romantic)

## Common responses
- Mahal din kita

## Related phrases
- [Thank You](/phrases/thank-you/) - Salamat
- [I Miss You](/phrases/i-miss-you/) - Miss Kita

## Related category
- [Affection and Care](/categories/affection/)

## Keep learning
- [Tagalog phrases](/phrases/)
- [Tagalog for English Speakers: Learn with Cultural Context](/guides/tagalog-for-english-speakers/) - A focused guide for English speakers learning Tagalog. Learn respectful phrases, family vocabulary, and pronunciation that sounds natural.