romanticbeginneruniversal
Ich mag dich sehr.
/ɪç maːk dɪç zeːɐ/
I really like you.
When to use it
Honest middle ground between friendly and romantic. Many Germans use this before they're ready for 'Ich liebe dich'.
In conversation
—Ich mag dich wirklich sehr, das ist mir wichtig zu sagen.
“—I really like you a lot, I wanted you to know.”