שלום אהובי
shalom ahuvi
The English phrase "hello, my love" is translated into Hebrew as שלום אהובי (shalom ahuvi).
This phrase is a romantic greeting used to address a partner or a spouse.
Which one should you use?
שלום אהובי is the masculine form used when addressing a man, whereas שלום אהובתי is used for a woman.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase changes to the feminine form שלום אהובתי when addressing a woman.
How do you pronounce it?
shalom ahuvi
Did you know?
- In modern Israel, the word שלום is used for both 'hello' and 'goodbye'. This means שלום אהובי can be a romantic greeting when arriving or a tender farewell when leaving.
- The root of אהובי is used in the Song of Songs, one of the most famous pieces of romantic literature in the Bible. This gives the phrase a poetic depth that bridges the gap between ancient scripture and modern romance.
- The word שלום is closely related to the Hebrew word for 'completion' or 'wholeness', which is שלם. This means a greeting like שלום אהובי wishes a state of total well-being upon a loved one.
Examples in context
- שלום אהובי, איך היה היום שלך?shalom ahuví, eich haya hayom shelcha?Hello, my love, how was your day?
Example conversation
A woman greets her husband as he arrives home from work.
- עגור Adiשלום אהובי, ברוך הבא הביתה.Shalom ahuvi, baruch haba habayta.Hello, my love, welcome home.
- איתי Itayשלום עגור, תודה רבה.Shalom Agur, toda raba.Hello Agur, thank you very much.
- עגור Adiהכל מוכן לארוחת ערב.Hakol mukhan le-aruchat erev.Everything is ready for dinner.
- איתי Itayאיזה כיף, אני רעב מאוד.Eize kef, ani ra'ev meod.How great, I am very hungry.
