حياتي
hayati
The Arabic phrase for "my life" is حياتي (hayati).
While حياتي can literally refer to one's biological life, it is very commonly used as a romantic or deeply affectionate term of endearment, similar to saying "my everything" or "my darling" in English.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the noun hayat (life) and the first-person singular possessive suffix -i (my).
How does it change in a sentence?
The possessive suffix -i is attached directly to the end of the noun to indicate ownership.
How do you pronounce it?
hayati
Did you know?
- Arabic has several other 'organ-based' terms of endearment that express a similar intensity to حياتي, such as يا قلبي ('oh my heart') or يا روحي ('oh my soul').
- In some Arabic dialects, حياتي can be used sarcastically to address someone who is being overly dramatic or demanding, similar to a condescending 'my dear'.
- While حياتي is deeply romantic, it is also frequently used by parents toward children or between close female friends, moving beyond romantic love into general platonic affection.
Examples in context
- ما دخلك في حياتي؟What do you care about my life?This sentence shows how to use حياتي when asking about someone's involvement in one's life.Tatoeba #7992397 by OsoHombre, translation #6376678 by OsoHombre
- كانت حياتي في خطر.My life was in danger.This sentence illustrates the literal use of حياتي regarding biological life.Tatoeba #1880650 by Amastan, translation #251982 by CM
- هذا ما أفسد حياتي.This is what ruined my life.This sentence demonstrates the use of حياتي when discussing something that has ruined one's life.Tatoeba #11979444 by dididodo, translation #8305957 by Amastan
- مهنتي هي حياتي.My profession is my life.
- أنتَ حياتي وروحي.You are my life and my soul.
- 48 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A couple is sitting together in a quiet garden during sunset.
- يوسف Youssefأنا أحبك يا حياتي.Ana uhibbuki ya hayati.I love you, my life.
- ليلى Laylaوأنا أحبك أيضاً يا يوسف.Wa ana uhibbuka aydan ya Yusuf.And I love you too, Yusuf.
- يوسف Youssefأنتِ كل شيء بالنسبة لي.Anti kullu shay'in binisbati li.You are everything to me.
- ليلى Laylaشكراً لك يا حبيبي.Shukran laka ya habibi.Thank you, my beloved.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
