أُحِبُّكَ
ʔuḥibbukaaddressee masculine
The English phrase "i love you" is translated into Arabic 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 as an affirmation of romantic feeling.
What does it mean word for word?
The verb part أُحِبُّ means "I love". The suffix -ka in أُحِبُّكَ represents the masculine singular "you", while the suffix -ki in أُحِبُّكِ represents the feminine singular "you".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form أُحِبُّكَ is used when speaking to a man, whereas the form أُحِبُّكِ is used when speaking to a woman.
How do you pronounce it?
ʔuḥibbuka
Did you know?
- The root of the verb أُحِبُّ (a-ḥ-b) is connected to the concept of 'seeds' or 'grains' in some linguistic interpretations, suggesting that love is something that is planted and grows.
- Arabic has an incredibly complex vocabulary for love. There are over eleven different words to describe stages of love, ranging from هوى for initial attraction to عشق for passionate longing.
- While أُحِبُّكَ is a direct verb, many Arabs use the term حبيبي (habibi) as a noun meaning 'my beloved' to express affection. It is used so frequently that it has become a common way to address friends, family, or even strangers in a friendly manner.
Examples in context
- أُحِبُّكَ جِدًّا.uhibbu-ka jiddan.I love you very much.
- أُرِيدُ أَنْ أَقُولَ لَكَ أُحِبُّكَ.urīdu an aqūla laka uhibbu-ka.I want to tell you I love you.
- أَنَا أُحِبُّكَ كَثِيرًا.anā uhibbu-ka kathīran.I love you a lot.
Example conversation
Omar is expressing his feelings to his partner.
- عمر Omarيا عمر، ماذا تريد أن تقول؟yā Omar, mādhā turīdu an taqūla?Omar, what do you want to say?
- ليلى Laylaأنا أُحِبُّكَ يا حبيبي.anā uḥibbukka yā ḥabībī.I love you, my love.
- عمر Omarوأنا أيضاً أُحِبُّكِ.wa anā ayḍan uḥibbuki.And I love you too.
- ليلى Laylaهذا يجعلني سعيدة جداً.hādhā yaj‘alunī sa‘īdah jiddan.That makes me very happy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “i love you” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
