أحبه
uhibbuhu
In Arabic, "I love him" is translated as أحبه (uhibbuhu).
The phrase is used to express strong affection or romantic feelings for a male person.
What does it mean word for word?
The word أحبه is composed of the verb uhibbu (I love) and the suffix -hu (him).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Egyptian Arabic, the phrase بحبه بجد is used to express love for him. In Moroccan Arabic, the common way to say "I love him" is كنحبو.
How do you pronounce it?
uhibbuhu
Did you know?
- Arabic has over 11 distinct words for 'love' depending on the intensity and stage of the feeling. While أحبه is a general expression, other terms specifically describe 'passionate longing' or 'deep spiritual attachment'.
- In some traditional contexts, expressing أحبه too openly can be seen as inviting the 'evil eye'. Some people might add a phrase like mashallah to protect the loved one from jealousy.
- In Arabic poetry, love is often described as a 'disease' or a 'wound' that the lover cannot cure. This makes the simple statement أحبه a gateway to a vast literary tradition of suffering for love.
Examples in context
- فطرت قلبه ولكني أحبه.I broke his heart, but I love him.This sentence is useful for showing a contrast between hurting someone and loving them.Tatoeba #11896711 by Safa_Alfulaij, translation #2263432 by Hybrid
- أنا أحبه، لكنه مثلي الجنسI love him, but he's gay.This sentence is useful for expressing a sentiment despite someone's sexual orientation.Tatoeba #6076113 by Yacine, translation #2979985 by Hybrid
- أحبه أكثر من بقية الأولاد.I love him more than any of the other boys.This sentence is useful for expressing a comparison of affection between people.Tatoeba #370570 by saeb, translation #259259 by Dejo
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nour and Omar are talking about a close friend of theirs.
- نور Nourهو شخص رائع، وأنا أحبه.Huwa shakhsun ra'i', wa ana uhibbu-hu.He is a wonderful person, and I love him.
- عمر Omarحقاً؟ هو صديق مخلص.Haqqan? Huwa sadiq mukhliṣ.Really? He is a loyal friend.
- نور Nourنعم، أحبه كثيراً.Na'am, uhibbu-hu kathiran.Yes, I love him a lot.
- عمر Omarإنه يستحق ذلك فعلاً.Innahu yastaḥiqku dhalika fi'lan.He truly deserves that.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
