הרבה אהבה
harbe ahava
The Hebrew phrase for "much love" is הרבה אהבה (harbe ahava).
הרבה אהבה is used as a sign-off or closing in a message, similar to how one might use 'lots of love' in English.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal translation of "much love", where הרבה (harbe) means "much/many" and אהבה (ahava) means "love".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
הרבה אהבה is used in informal written communication, such as text messages or emails to friends and family. אהבה רבה translates to Great Love and is a formal phrase.
How do you pronounce it?
harbe ahava
Did you know?
- The root of אהבה is shared with Ugaritic, an ancient Northwest Semitic language, showing that this specific way of expressing 'love' dates back thousands of years.
- Although הרבה means 'much', it is used in Hebrew for both countable and uncountable things, unlike the English distinction between 'many' and 'much'.
- The phrase אהבה רבה is frequently used in religious or poetic contexts to describe a divine or eternal bond, whereas הרבה אהבה would feel too casual for such a setting.
Examples in context
- שולחת לך הרבה אהבה.sholachat lecha harbe ahava.Sending you much love.
Example conversation
Daniel and Noa are ending a text message conversation.
- דניאל Danielאני כבר מחכה לראות אותך.Ani kvar mechake lirot otach.I'm already waiting to see you.
- נועה Noaגם אני, דניאל.Gam ani, Daniel.Me too, Daniel.
- דניאל Danielנתראה מחר. הרבה אהבה!Nitra'e machar. Harbe ahava!See you tomorrow. Much love!
- נועה Noaנתראה, ביי!Nitra'e, bye!See you, bye!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries אהבה, הרבה, CC BY-SA 4.0.
