أنا أحب القطط
ana uhibbu al-qitat
The English phrase "I love cats" is translated into Arabic as أنا أحب القطط (ana uhibbu al-qitat).
This phrase is used to express a strong liking for cats in general.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of ana (I), uhibbu (love/like) and al-qitat (the cats).
Which one should you use?
You can use أنا مغرم بالقطط to express a deep affection and passion for cats or أكن للقطط محبة كبيرة to say "I have a great love for cats".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Egyptian Arabic, the phrase بحب القطط is used to express love for cats.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase أحب القطط, the subject pronoun أنا (I) can be omitted because the verb conjugation uhibbu already implies the first-person singular subject.
How do you pronounce it?
ana uhibbu al-qitat
Did you know?
- The term مغرم (mughram) used in أنا مغرم بالقطط literally relates to being 'infatuated' or 'burdened by love', suggesting a passion that is almost an obsession.
- In some Arabic cultures, cats are so welcome that they are frequently found roaming freely inside mosques and public squares without being shooed away.
- The word القطط (al-qitat) comes from a root that refers to cutting or severing, possibly reflecting the sharp movements of a cat.
Examples in context
- أنا أحب القطط كثيراً.Ana uhibbu al-qitat kathiran.I love cats very much.
Example conversation
Yusuf and Maryam are talking about their pets at a cafe.
- يوسف Youssefأنا أحب القطط، فهل تحبينها يا مريم؟Ana uhibbu al-qitat, fahal tuhibbunaha ya Maryam?I love cats, so do you love them, Maryam?
- مريم Maryamنعم، أنا أيضاً أحب القطط.Na'am, ana aidan uhibbu al-qitat.Yes, I love cats too.
- يوسف Youssefهل تملكين قطة في المنزل؟Hal tamlikina qittah fil-manzil?Do you have a cat at home?
- مريم Maryamنعم، لدي قطة جميلة جداً.Na'am, ladayya qittah jamilah jiddan.Yes, I have a very beautiful cat.
