يسوع يحبك
Yasuu' yuhibbuka
In Arabic, 'Jesus loves you' is expressed as يسوع يحبك (Yasuu' yuhibbuka).
A religious statement used to tell someone that Jesus Christ cares for them and loves them.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the subject يسوع (Jesus), the verb يحب (loves) and the suffix -ك (you).
Which one should you use?
For one person, use يسوع يحبك (formal) or يسوع بيحبك (informal). For a group, use يسوع يحبكُم (formal) or يسوع بيحبكم (informal).
How does it change in a sentence?
To address a female, the suffix changes from '-ka' to '-ki' (written as يحبكِ in vocalized text or يحبك in standard text).
How do you pronounce it?
Yasuu' yuhibbuka
Did you know?
- While يسوع is used by Arabic-speaking Christians, the name عيسى is the one used in the Quran to refer to Jesus.
- Arabic uses a system of 'roots' where the word for 'love' حب is related to words for 'grain' or 'seed' حَبّ, implying that love is something planted and grown.
- The verb يحب (loves) comes from a root meaning 'to desire' or 'to want', linking the concept of love to a deep, longing affection.
Examples in context
- يسوع يحبكُمJesus loves you all
- يسوع بيحبكJesus loves you
- يسوع يحبك دائماً.yasūʿu yuḥibbuka dāʾiman.Jesus loves you always.
- تذكر أن يسوع يحبك.tadhakkar anna yasūʿa yuḥibbuka.Remember that Jesus loves you.
- يسوع يحبك في كل وقت.yasūʿu yuḥibbuka fī kulli waqt.Jesus loves you at all times.
Example conversation
A woman is comforting her friend during a difficult time.
- مريم Maryamلا تقلق يا أحمد، يسوع يحبك.lā taqlaq yā aḥmad, yasūʿu yuḥibbuka.Don't worry Ahmad, Jesus loves you.
- أحمد Ahmedشكراً لكِ يا مريم على كلماتك.shukran laki yā maryam ʿalā kalāmiki.Thank you Mary for your words.
- مريم Maryamأنا هنا من أجلك دائماً.ʾanā hunā min ʾajlika dāʾiman.I am here for you always.
- أحمد Ahmedأنا أقدر دعمكِ كثيراً.ʾanā uqaddiru daʿmaki kathīran.I appreciate your support very much.
