أحبك كثيرا
uḥibbuka kathīran
أحبك كثيرا (uḥibbuka kathīran) is the Arabic way to say "I love you very much".
This phrase is used to express deep affection or strong romantic love for another person.
What does it mean word for word?
The word كثيرا (kathīran) literally means "much" or "a lot" and functions as an adverb in this phrase.
Which one should you use?
The default form uḥibbuka kathīran is addressed to a male, whereas uḥibbuki kathīran is addressed to a female.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Egyptian Arabic, you can say Bhebak Awy to mean "I love you very much".
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "I love you very much" to a female, change the suffix from -ka to -ki to form أحبكِ كثيرا.
How do you pronounce it?
uḥibbuka kathīran
Did you know?
- While أحبك كثيرا (uḥibbuka kathīran) is beautiful, locals often prefer the much more soulful term روحي (rūḥī), which literally translates to 'my soul'.
- The single word أحبك (uḥibbuka) is a grammatical marvel that contains both the subject 'I' and the object 'you' hidden within its conjugation and suffixes.
- In many parts of the Arab world, expressing love through food or 'abundance' of hospitality is often seen as a non-verbal way to say 'I love you very much'.
Examples in context
- أحبك كثيرا يا حبيبتي.uhibbuki kathiran ya habibati.I love you very much, my beloved.
- أحبك كثيراً لأنك طيبة.uhibbuki kathiran li'annaki tayyiba.I love you very much because you are kind.
Example conversation
Omar and Nour are having a romantic dinner together.
- عمر Omarنور، أنا أحبك كثيرا.Nour, ana uhibbuki kathiran.Nour, I love you very much.
- نور Nourوأنا أيضاً أحبك كثيرا يا عمر.wa ana aydan uhibbuka kathiran ya Omar.And I love you very much too, Omar.
- عمر Omarأنتِ أجمل امرأة في العالم.anti ajmal imra'a fil 'alam.You are the most beautiful woman in the world.
- نور Nourشكراً لك يا حبيبي.shukran laka ya habibi.Thank you, my love.
