They say the most powerful words in any language are “Thank you,” “I love you,” and “I’m sorry.” Verbalizing these words requires a great deal of sincerity and truthfulness. However, it’s funny how we often struggle to say these three phrases that mean so much. Why? It could be out of habit, or maybe our pride gets in the way. Some cultures also prefer to express these feelings through actions rather than words. Still, no reason should stop us from expressing what we truly feel. After all, showing our true emotions always matters. That’s why it’s fascinating to learn how people say these phrases differently in their own beautiful languages.

Here’s a look at how people across the globe say “Thank you,” “I love you,” and “I’m sorry.”

🇵🇭 Filipino

• I love you: Mahal kita
• Thank you: Salamat
• I’m sorry: Pasensya na / Patawad

🇯🇵 Japanese

• I love you: Aishiteru (愛してる)
• Thank you: Arigatou (ありがとう)
• I’m sorry: Gomen nasai (ごめんなさい)

🇰🇷 Korean

• I love you: Saranghae (사랑해)
• Thank you: Gamsahamnida (감사합니다)
• I’m sorry: Mianhaeyo (미안해요)

🇨🇳 Chinese (Mandarin)

• I love you: Wǒ ài nǐ (我爱你)
• Thank you: Xièxiè (谢谢)
• I’m sorry: Duìbùqǐ (对不起)

🇹🇭 Thai

• I love you: Chan rak khun (ฉันรักคุณ)
• Thank you: Khob khun ka (หญิง) / Khob khun krub (ชาย) (ขอบคุณค่ะ / ครับ)
• I’m sorry: Khot thot ka (หญิง) / Khot thot krub (ชาย) (ขอโทษค่ะ / ครับ)

🇮🇳 Hindi

• I love you: Main tumse pyaar karta hoon (पुरुष) / Main tumse pyaar karti hoon (महिला)
• Thank you: Dhanyavaad (धन्यवाद)
• I’m sorry: Mujhe maaf kijiye (मुझे माफ़ कीजिए)

🇫🇷 French

• I love you: Je t’aime
• Thank you: Merci
• I’m sorry: Je suis désolé(e)

🇪🇸 Spanish

• I love you: Te amo
• Thank you: Gracias
• I’m sorry: Lo siento

🇮🇹 Italian

• I love you: Ti amo
• Thank you: Grazie
• I’m sorry: Mi dispiace

🇩🇪 German

• I love you: Ich liebe dich
• Thank you: Danke
• I’m sorry: Es tut mir leid

🇸🇦 Arabic

• I love you: Uḥibbuka (to a man) / Uḥibbuki (to a woman)
• Thank you: Shukran
• I’m sorry: Āsif

🇰🇪 Swahili

• I love you: Nakupenda
• Thank you: Asante
• I’m sorry: Samahani

🇷🇺 Russian

• I love you: Ya tebya lyublyu (Я тебя люблю)
• Thank you: Spasibo (Спасибо)
• I’m sorry: Prosti (Прости) / Izvini (Извини)

🇧🇷 Brazilian Portuguese

• I love you: Eu te amo
• Thank you: Obrigado (if you’re male) / Obrigada (if you’re female)

• I’m sorry: Desculpe / Sinto muito

   

  

It doesn’t matter how these three amazing phrases are spoken; they have the ability to connect, heal, and bring people closer together. They remind us of our shared humanity. So, remember, the next time you feel gratitude, love, or remorse, pour your heart out and let the words flow. And you will be understood no matter where you are in the world.