أُحِبُّكَ
ʔuḥibbukaaddressee masculine
In Arabic, 'I love you' is expressed as أُحِبُّكَ (ʔuḥibbuka). Wiktionary also lists أُحِبُّكِ (ʔuḥibbuki).
Meaning: affirmation of romantic feeling (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Arabic | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| أُحِبُّكَ | ʔuḥibbuka | addressee masculine |
| أُحِبُّكِ | ʔuḥibbuki | addressee masculine |
This phrase is used as an affirmation of romantic feeling. In formal settings, you can use أُحِبُّكَ to express this feeling. To express love towards a group of people, use أُحِبُّكُمْ.
What does it mean word for word?
The part أُحِبُّ means 'I love'.
Which one should you use?
The forms differ based on who you are speaking to. Use أُحِبُّكَ when addressing a male and أُحِبُّكِ when addressing a female.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Levantine Arabic, people commonly use the phrase بِحِبَّك to convey 'I love you'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The grammar of the phrase changes according to the addressee. Use أُحِبُّكَ when speaking to a man and أُحِبُّكِ when speaking to a woman.
How do you pronounce it?
ʔuḥibbuka
Did you know?
- In some dialects, saying بموت فيك ('bamout fik') is a common way to say 'i love you'. Literally, it translates to 'i die in you', signaling a love so strong it is overwhelming.
- The word for love, حب ('hubb'), is linguistically linked to the word for 'seed' (حبة – 'habba'). This suggests an ancient conceptual connection between love and the growth of a plant.
- In many Arab cultures, it is common to follow an expression of love with a prayer for the person, such as 'may God protect you', to show the depth of one's care.
Examples in context
- أُحِبُّكَ كَثِيرًا يَا حَبِيبِي.uḥibbu-ka kathīran yā ḥabībī.I love you very much, my beloved.
- أَنَا أُحِبُّكَ وَأَفْتَخِرُ بِكَ.anā uḥibbu-ka wa aftakhiru bika.I love you and I am proud of you.
- هَلْ تَعْرِفُ أَنِّي أُحِبُّكَ؟hal ta'rifu annī uḥibbu-ka?Do you know that I love you?
Example conversation
A couple is saying goodbye for the day.
- أحمد Ahmedأنا أُحِبُّكَ يا عزيزي.Ana uhibbuka ya azizi.I love you, my dear.
- ليلى Laylaوأنا أُحِبُّكِ أيضاً.Wa ana uhibbuki ay-dan.And I love you too.
- أحمد Ahmedسأشتاقُ إليكَ.Sa-ashtaqu ilayka.I will miss you.
- ليلى Laylaإلى اللقاءِ قريباً.Ila al-liqa' qariban.See you soon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “I love you” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
