أُحِبُّكَ
ʔuḥibbukaaddressee masculine
In Arabic, 'I love you' is expressed as أُحِبُّكَ (ʔuḥibbuka) or أُحِبُّكِ.
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. While the standard forms are used to address a specific person, you may also encounter variations like أنا أحبك كثيرًا (I love you a lot) or أحبك بكل ما أملك (I love you with all that I possess) in more formal contexts.
What does it mean word for word?
The verb part أُحِبُّ (uḥibbu) specifically means 'I love' in the present tense.
How does it change in a sentence?
Arabic grammar requires you to change the ending of the phrase based on the gender of the person you are addressing. Use the form ending in -ka when speaking to a male and the form ending in -ki when speaking to a female.
How do you pronounce it?
ʔuḥibbuka
Did you know?
- In some Levantine dialects, instead of the standard verb, people might say ميت عليك (mayyit 'alayk), which literally translates to 'I am dying on you' to show extreme affection.
- The root of the word أُحِبُّ is related to the word حُبّ which historically refers to a 'seed'. This implies that love is something planted that grows over time.
- In classical Arabic literature, loving someone is often described as a 'wound' or an 'ailment' that the lover must endure.
Examples in context
- أُحِبُّكَ وأريد البقاء معك.uḥibbu k wa urīdu al-baqā' ma'aka.I love you and want to stay with you.
Example conversation
A couple talking during a quiet moment at home.
- أحمد Ahmedأنت كل شيء بالنسبة لي، أُحِبُّكَ.Anta kullu shay'in binisbati li, uhibbuka.You are everything to me, I love you.
- نور Nourوأنا أيضاً أُحِبُّكِ يا حبيبتي.Wa ana aydan uhibbuki ya habibati.And I love you too, my love.
- أحمد Ahmedأنا سعيدة جداً معك.Ana sa'ida jiddan ma'ak.I am very happy with you.
- نور Nourوأنا أسعد بوجودك في حياتي.Wa ana as'ad biwujudiki fi hayati.And I am happier with your presence in my life.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “I love you” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
