أحب نفسك
ahibba nafsak
The English phrase 'love yourself' is translated into Arabic as أحب نفسك (ahibba nafsak).
This expression is used to encourage someone to care for their own well-being and happiness.
Which one should you use?
حب نفسك and حب حالك are also used as informal versions of the phrase.
How do you pronounce it?
ahibba nafsak
Did you know?
- In some Arabic dialects, using حب حالك can be a sarcastic way to tell someone to 'get over themselves' or stop being arrogant.
- Arabic has dozens of words for 'love' depending on the intensity and type of affection, but حب is the most versatile term used for both romantic and self-care contexts.
- The word نفس is also tied to the concept of 'breath', meaning to love yourself is etymologically linked to honoring the very act of breathing.
Examples in context
- أحب نفسك أولاً.uhibb nafsaka awwalan.Love yourself first.
Example conversation
Maryam is giving emotional support to Youssef.
- مريم Maryamأنت تعمل بجهد كبير يا يوسف.Anta ta'malu bi-juhdin kabirin ya Youssef.You are working very hard, Youssef.
- يوسف Youssefأشعر بالتعب والضغط النفسي.Ash'uru bi-ta'abi wa-daghti al-nafsi.I feel tired and psychologically pressured.
- مريم Maryamأحب نفسك وخذ قسطاً من الراحة.Ahibba nafsaka wa khudh qustan min al-raha.Love yourself and get some rest.
- يوسف Youssefشكراً لكِ يا مريم، سأفعل ذلك.Shukran laki ya Maryam, sa-af'alu dhalik.Thank you, Maryam, I will do that.
