“Ich vermisse dich”
I miss you
Daily LifeInformalA2
Literal Translation
Word for word: “I miss you”
Pronunciation
/ɪç fɛɐ̯ˈmɪsə dɪç/
When to Use This Phrase
Use 'vermissen' for people, places or things you long for, but not for missing a bus or train: that's 'verpassen', as in 'Ich habe den Zug verpasst'. 'Du fehlst mir' is a common alternative with the same meaning.
Example Sentences
Ich vermisse dich so sehr!
I miss you so much!
Komm bald nach Hause, ich vermisse dich.
Come home soon, I miss you.
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