אני אוהב אותך, אבא
ani ohev otcha, aba
The phrase 'I love you, father' in Hebrew is אני אוהב אותך, אבא (ani ohev otcha, aba).
This phrase is used to express affection and love toward one's father.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'I love you, father/dad'.
Which one should you use?
The form אני אוהב אותך, אבא is used when addressing a male.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase אני אוהב אותך, אבא uses the masculine singular form for both the speaker and the person being addressed. If the speaker is female, the verb changes from אוהב (ohev) to אוהבת (ohevet).
How do you pronounce it?
ani ohev otcha, aba
Did you know?
- In modern Israel, אבא is used as a term of endearment and respect, but it is also common for adults to continue using it throughout their lives rather than switching to a more formal term.
- The word אבא ('aba') is actually a borrowed word from Aramaic. It exists alongside the native Hebrew word אָב ('av') for 'father'.
- In Hebrew, the direct object 'you' in the phrase is expressed by the word 'otcha' (אותך), which acts as a grammatical bridge between the verb and the person.
Examples in context
- תמיד אגיד לך: אני אוהב אותך, אבא.tamid agid lekha: ani ohev otkha, abba.I will always tell you: I love you, father.
- אני אוהב אותך, אבא, מכל הלב.ani ohev otkha, abba, mikol halev.I love you, father, with all my heart.
Example conversation
Itay is hugging his father before leaving for college.
- איתי Itayאני אוהב אותך, אבא.Ani ohev otcha, aba.I love you, father.
- רוטם Rotemגם אני אוהב אותך, איתי.Gam ani ohev otcha, Itai.I love you too, Itai.
- איתי Itayאני אתגעגע אליכם.Ani atga'agea aleichem.I will miss you all.
- רוטם Rotemתהיה בטוח ותתקשר אלינו.Tihye batuach vetitkasher elenu.Be safe and call us.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries אבא, אני, CC BY-SA 4.0.
