أُحِبُّكَ
ʔuḥibbukaaddressee masculine
In Arabic, "I love you" can be 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 to express an affirmation of romantic feeling toward another person.
What does it mean word for word?
The verb أُحِبُّ (uḥibbu) means "I love" and the suffix -كَ (ka) means "you" (masculine).
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?
The masculine form أُحِبُّكَ ends in the suffix -ka, whereas the feminine form أُحِبُّكِ ends in the suffix -ki.
How do you pronounce it?
ʔuḥibbuka
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often use the masculine form for everyone, but you must switch to the feminine form أُحِبُّكِ when speaking to a woman.
Did you know?
- There are more than 14 different levels of love in the Arabic language, ranging from 'attraction' to 'total devotion'.
- While أُحِبُّكَ is a standard expression, saying يا عيوني ('O my eyes') to a partner is a common way to express profound love and value.
- The root of أُحِبُّ is linked to the word حُبّ which originally referred to seeds or grains, suggesting that love is something that is planted and grows.
Examples in context
- أحبكِ بصدق وإخلاصI love you sincerely and genuinely
- بحبك كتير يا حبيبتيI love you very much, my beloved
- أُحِبُّكَ جِدًّا.uhibbuka jiddan.I love you very much.
- أَنَا أُحِبُّكَ يَا حَبِيبِي.ana uhibbuka ya habibi.I love you, my beloved.
- أُرِيدُ أَنْ أَقُولَ لَكَ أُحِبُّكَ.uridu an aqula laka uhibbuka.I want to tell you that I love you.
Example conversation
A couple is having a romantic dinner at home.
- سارة Saraأَنْتَ رَجُلٌ رَائِعٌ، أُحِبُّكَ.anta rajulun ra'i', uhibbuka.You are a wonderful man, I love you.
- أحمد Ahmedوَأَنَا أُحِبُّكِ كَثِيرًا يَا سَارَةُ.wa ana uhibbuki kathiran ya sara.And I love you very much, Sara.
- سارة Saraهَلْ أَنْتَ سَعِيدٌ مَعِي؟hal anta sa'id ma'i?Are you happy with me?
- أحمد Ahmedنَعَمْ، أَنَا سَعِيدٌ جِدًّا.na'am, ana sa'id jiddan.Yes, I am very happy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “I love you” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
