روحي
rūḥī
The English phrase "my soul" can be translated into Arabic as روحي (rūḥī).
روحي is used as a highly intimate term of endearment for romantic partners, children or very close family members.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the word روحي, the suffix -ī is added to the noun to indicate first-person singular possession.
How do you pronounce it?
rūḥī
Did you know?
- In some dialects, روحي can be used as a command meaning 'go away' or 'leave' when addressed to a woman.
- The root of روحي is linked to the concept of breath or wind in ancient Semitic languages, suggesting that the 'soul' is the very air one breathes.
- In some Levantine social settings, a person might use روحي toward a close friend to show deep platonic affection, which can sometimes confuse Westerners looking for romantic cues.
Examples in context
- أنت روحي.anta ruhi.You are my soul.
- يا روحي، أنا أحبك.ya ruhi, ana uhibbuka.My soul, I love you.
- أين أنت يا روحي؟ayna anta ya ruhi?Where are you, my soul?
Example conversation
A couple greeting each other after a long day.
- نور Nourأهلاً يا روحي، كيف حالك؟ahlan ya ruhi, kayfa haluka?Hello my soul, how are you?
- يوسف Youssefأنا بخير، شكراً لكِ يا نور.ana bikhayr, shukran laki ya nur.I am fine, thank you, Nour.
- نور Nourلقد اشتقت إليك كثيراً.laqad ishtaqtu ilayka kathiran.I missed you a lot.
- يوسف Youssefوأنا أيضاً اشتقت إليكِ.wa ana aydan ishtaqtu ilayki.And I missed you too.
