مع كل الحب
ma'a kull al-hubb
The English phrase "much love" is translated into Arabic as مع كل الحب (ma'a kull al-hubb).
مع كل الحب is a warm closing used at the very end of a message or letter to express affection for the recipient. It is typically used as a sign-off rather than a standalone expression used during active conversation.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the preposition ma'a (with), the word kull (all/every) and al-hubb (the love).
Which one should you use?
You may also see كل الحب, which means "all the love" and is considered an informal expression. For a more formal tone, you can use الكثير من الحب والمودة, which translates to "much love and affection".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
مع كل الحب is a grammatically standard phrase suitable for written correspondence, such as letters or formal emails to acquaintances. In contrast, كل الحب is more informal and الكثير من الحب والمودة is the formal choice for expressing much love and affection.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Morocco, the expression بزاف د الحب can be used to mean "a lot of love".
How do you pronounce it?
ma'a kull al-hubb
Did you know?
- The word hubb for 'love' shares a root with the word for 'seed' or 'grain' habb, suggesting that love is something that grows from a small seed.
- In many Arabic-speaking cultures, writing 'love' in a formal closing is often accompanied by a prayer for the recipient's wellbeing, making the affection feel more spiritual than just emotional.
- In traditional Arabic poetry, expressing 'love' through the word hubb was often considered too simple, leading poets to use complex metaphors of sickness or fire instead.
Examples in context
- مع كل الحب، أمي.ma'a kull al-hubb, ummi.Much love, mom.
- أرسل لكِ هذه الهدية مع كل الحب.ursilu laki hadhihi al-hadiyya ma'a kull al-hubb.I send you this gift with much love.
- مع كل الحب، صديقتكِ سارة.ma'a kull al-hubb, sadiqatu ki sara.With much love, your friend Sara.
Example conversation
Layla is ending a text message to Yusuf.
- ليلى Laylaلقد استمتعت بوقتي معك اليوم يا يوسف.laqad istamta'tu bi-waqti ma'aka al-yawm ya yusuf.I really enjoyed my time with you today, Yusuf.
- يوسف Youssefوأنا أيضاً يا ليلى، شكراً لكِ.wa ana aydan ya layla, shukran laki.Me too, Layla, thank you.
- ليلى Laylaأراكِ قريباً، مع كل الحب.araki qariban, ma' kull al-hubb.See you soon, much love.
- يوسف Youssefأراكِ على خير يا عزيزتي.araki 'ala khayr ya 'azizati.See you later, my dear.
