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 an affirmation of romantic feeling.
What does it mean word for word?
The verb أُحِبُّ (uḥibbu) means "I love" and the suffix -كَ (-ka) means "you" (masculine singular).
Which one should you use?
The form أُحِبُّكَ is used when addressing a male, while أُحِبُّكِ is used when addressing a female.
How does it change in a sentence?
To address a female, the suffix changes from -ka to -ki as seen in أُحِبُّكِ.
How do you pronounce it?
ʔuḥibbuka
When do people say it?
In informal settings, you might use the term habibti to mean "my love" when speaking to a female.
Did you know?
- In many Arabic dialects, the phrase أُحِبُّكَ is often replaced by بَموت فيك, which literally translates to 'I am dying in you'.
- The root of the verb أُحِبُّ (uḥibbu) is ح-ب-ب (ḥ-b-b), which is also the root for the word 'seed' or 'grain' in some linguistic contexts, metaphorically relating to the growth of feelings.
- When people say 'I love you' in a highly poetic or religious sense, they might use the word عشق (ishq), which implies a level of love so intense it borders on madness or obsession.
Examples in context
- أُحِبُّكَ كَثِيرًا.uḥibbu-ka kathīran.I love you very much.
- أريدُ أن أقولَ لَكَ أُحِبُّكَ.urīdu an aqūla laka uḥibbu-ka.I want to tell you I love you.
- أنتَ تَعلمُ أنني أُحِبُّكَ.anta ta'lamu annanī uḥibbu-ka.You know that I love you.
Example conversation
A couple talking during a walk in the park.
- عمر Omarأنتَ شَخصٌ رائعٌ، أُحِبُّكَ.Anta shakhsun ra'i', uhibbuka.You are a wonderful person, I love you.
- نور Nourوأنا أُحِبُّكِ أيضاً يا حبيبتي.Wa ana uhibbuki ay-dan ya habibati.And I love you too, my love.
- عمر Omarأنا سَعيدةٌ جِداً مَعَكَ.Ana sa'idatun jiddan ma'aka.I am very happy with you.
- نور Nourوأنا سَعيدٌ مَعَكِ أيضاً.Wa ana sa'idun ma'aki ay-dan.And I am happy with you too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “I love you” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
