אהובי
ahuvi
The English phrase "my beloved" is translated into Hebrew as אהובי (ahuvi).
This phrase is a term of endearment used to address or refer to a person who is deeply loved.
Which one should you use?
The form אהובי is the masculine form used when addressing or referring to a male. In contrast, use אהובתי when addressing or referring to a female.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of the phrase is אהובתי.
How do you pronounce it?
ahuvi
Did you know?
- In very formal or liturgical Hebrew, you might encounter the word 'dod' (דּוֹד) to mean beloved, though in modern Hebrew 'dod' simply means 'uncle'.
- In some religious contexts, אהובי is used not for a human partner but as a term of endearment for God, reflecting a mystical relationship between the soul and the divine.
- While אהובי is grammatically correct, modern Israelis often use the word מותק, which literally means 'sweetie' or 'something sweet', as a more common daily term of endearment.
Examples in context
- אתה אהובי.ata ahuvi.You are my beloved.
- הוא אהובי היקר.hu ahuvi ha-yakar.He is my dear beloved.
Example conversation
Maya is saying goodbye to Noam before he leaves for work.
- מאיה Mayaשיהיה לך יום נהדר, אהובי.Sheyihye lach yom nehedar, ahuvi.Have a wonderful day, my beloved.
- נועם Noamתודה רבה, מאיה.Toda raba, Maya.Thank you very much, Maya.
- מאיה Mayaאני אחכה לך כאן.Ani achake lach kan.I will wait for you here.
- נועם Noamאני אחזור מהר.Ani achzor maher.I will be back soon.
