مع خالص حبي
ma'a khalis hubbi
The English phrase "lots of love" can be translated into Arabic as مع خالص حبي (ma'a khalis hubbi).
مع خالص حبي is a warm closing used at the end of a letter or message to someone you love.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "with sincere my love". The word hubbi (my love) is formed by adding the possessive suffix -i to the noun hubb (love).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
مع خالص حبي is a formal way to express affection. The inclusion of khalis (sincere/pure) makes the phrase sound more elegant and polished than a simple "I love you". For less formal situations, you can use بحبّك كتير to say "I love you a lot" or كل الحب to express that you are sending "all the love".
How does it change in a sentence?
In the word hubbi, the suffix -i is a possessive marker added to the noun hubb to indicate "my love".
How do you pronounce it?
ma'a khalis hubbi
Did you know?
- The word hubb (love) shares a deep linguistic root with the Arabic word for 'seed' or 'grain' (habb). This suggests an ancient conceptual link between love and the planting of a seed.
- In some Arabic dialects, using the word 'pure' or 'sincere' can also be used to describe food or water that is clean and untainted, linking emotional sincerity to physical cleanliness.
- The root of khalis relates to the idea of being 'free from' something else, suggesting that 'lots of love' in this context means love that is free from any ulterior motives.
Examples in context
- مع خالص حبي، يا أمي.ma'a khalis hubbi, ya ummi.With lots of love, mom.
- أرسل لكِ أطيب التمنيات مع خالص حبي.ursilu laki atyaba al-tamaniyat ma'a khalis hubbi.I send you best wishes with lots of love.
Example conversation
Sara is writing a sweet note to Ziad in a card.
- سارة Saraهل أعجبتك الرسالة يا زياد؟hal a'jabatka al-risala ya Ziad?Did you like the letter, Ziad?
- زياد Ziadنعم، إنها جميلة جداً.na'am, innaha jamila jiddan.Yes, it is very beautiful.
- سارة Saraلقد كتبت في نهايتها: مع خالص حبي.laqad katabtu fi nihayatiha: ma'a khalis hubbi.I wrote at the end: lots of love.
- زياد Ziadشكراً لكِ يا سارة، هذا لطيف جداً.shukran laki ya Sara, hadha latif jiddan.Thank you, Sara, that is very sweet.
