אהובי
ahavi
אהובי (ahavi) is the Hebrew phrase for my love.
אהובי is a term of endearment used to address a romantic partner. It translates literally to "my beloved" and is often used in poetic or romantic contexts.
What does it mean word for word?
The word אהובי is composed of the root א–ה–ב (love) and the first-person singular possessive suffix 'i' (my).
Which one should you use?
Use the masculine form אהובי when speaking to a man and the feminine form אהובתי when speaking to a woman.
How do you pronounce it?
ahavi
Did you know?
- Modern Hebrew speakers sometimes use the word נשמה (neshama), meaning 'soul', as a synonym for 'my love'. Calling someone 'my soul' is an extremely common way to express deep affection.
- The word אהובי is not just a noun, but is grammatically a 'participial adjective', meaning it translates more accurately to 'the one who is loved by me'.
- In the Bible's Song of Songs, the phrase אהובי appears frequently to describe a passionate and spiritual bond, influencing how the word is perceived as 'high' or 'sacred' today.
Examples in context
- חג מולד שמח, אהובי!Merry Christmas, my love!This sentence shows how to use אהובי in a holiday greeting.Tatoeba #1320258 by Eldad, translation #1320234 by Eldad
- ואם אתה סובל, אהובי, אמות מחדש.And if you suffer, my love, I will die again.This sentence demonstrates the use of אהובי in a poetic context.Tatoeba #13734271 by rul, translation #13729321 by rul
- מה אפשר לעשות לך, חמודי?What can I do for you, my dear?
- אתה כל כך חמוד, אהובי.ata kol kach chamud, ahuvi.You are so cute, my love.
Example conversation
A couple is deciding what to eat for dinner.
- עגור Adiמה תרצה לאכול היום, אהובי?Ma tirtze le'echol hayom, ahuvi?What would you like to eat today, my love?
- עידו Idoאני לא יודע, מה דעתך על פיצה?Ani lo yode'a, ma d'atach al pizza?I don't know, what do you think about pizza?
- עגור Adiנשמע מצוין, אני מזמינה עכשיו.Nishma metzuyan, ani mazmina achshav.Sounds great, I'm ordering now.
- עידו Idoתודה רבה, עגור.Toda raba, Agur.Thank you very much, Agur.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
