أحبكم
uhibbukum
The English phrase "I love you guys" is translated into Arabic as أحبكم (uhibbukum).
This phrase is used to tell a group of people that you love them.
What does it mean word for word?
The word أحبكم is composed of the verb uhibbu (I love) and the suffix -kum (you all/plural masculine/mixed).
Which one should you use?
While أحبكم is the standard way to say "I love you guys" in Modern Standard Arabic, it is understood across all Arabic dialects.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Egyptian Arabic, you can say أنا بحبكم يا جميلين to mean "I love you guys, my beautiful ones."
How does it change in a sentence?
The suffix -kum in أحبكم is used when addressing a group of males or a mixed-gender group. If you are addressing a group consisting only of females, you should use the form أحبكنّ instead.
How do you pronounce it?
uhibbukum
Did you know?
- While أحبكم is grammatically correct, many Arabs use the word بموت فيكم (bamut fikum), which literally translates to 'I die in you' to express intense affection.
- The root of أحبكم is ح ب ب, and in Arabic, most words are built from three-letter roots that carry a core meaning, in this case, 'love' or 'affection'.
- While أحبكم is a direct expression of love, Arabic speakers often use the phrase يعطيكم العافية to show warmth and appreciation toward a group in social or professional settings.
Examples in context
- أنا بحبكم يا حبايبيI love you guys, my darlings.
- كلكم في قلبي وأنا بحبكم فوق الوصفAll of you are in my heart, and I love you beyond description.
- أحبكم كثيراً يا أصدقائي.uhibbukum kathiran ya asdiqa'i.I love you guys very much, my friends.
- أنا أحبكم من كل قلبي.ana uhibbukum min kulli qalbi.I love you guys from all my heart.
- شكراً لكم، أحبكم!shukran lakum, uhibbukum!Thank you, I love you guys!
Example conversation
Two friends are saying goodbye after a fun group outing.
- يوسف Youssefكان يوماً رائعاً، أحبكم!kana yawman ra'i'an, uhibbukum!It was a wonderful day, I love you guys!
- ليلى Laylaنحن أيضاً نحبك يا يوسف.nahnu ay-dan nuhibbuka ya Yusuf.We love you too, Yusuf.
- يوسف Youssefأراكِ قريباً يا ليلى.araki qariban ya Layla.See you soon, Layla.
- ليلى Laylaإلى اللقاء!ila al-liqa'!Goodbye!
