مع حبي
ma'a hubbi
In Arabic, the phrase "with love" is translated as مع حبي (ma'a hubbi).
The phrase مع حبي is often used to sign off messages, letters or emails sent to close family or friends, functioning as "with my love."
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the preposition ma'a (with), hubb (love) and the possessive suffix -i (my).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The default form مع حبي is informal. For a more heartfelt and slightly more formal written correspondence, you can use مع خالص حبي, which means "with all my love." In formal contexts, the expression أتقدم إليك بكل الحب can be used to politely convey affection, translating to "I come to you with all love."
How do you pronounce it?
ma'a hubbi
Did you know?
- The word حب (love) shares the same three-letter root as the word for 'grain' or 'seed' (حبة), suggesting that love is something that is planted and grown.
- In some traditional Arabic poetry, the concept of 'love' (حب) is described as a physical illness or a 'malady' that the lover cannot cure.
- While مع حبي is a closing, Arabic letters often begin with a high volume of elaborate blessings and prayers for the recipient before ever reaching the main point.
Examples in context
- أهديك هذه الزهور بكل حب.I present you with these flowers with all my love.
- إلى ابنتي، مع حبي.ila ibnati, ma'a hubbi.To my daughter, with love.
Example conversation
Ahmed is sending a short digital message to Maryam.
- أحمد Ahmedاشتقت إليك كثيراً يا مريم.Ishtaqtu ilayki kathiran ya Maryam.I missed you so much, Maryam.
- مريم Maryamوأنا أيضاً اشتقت إليك يا أحمد.Wa ana aydan ishtaqtu ilayka ya Ahmed.And I missed you too, Ahmed.
- أحمد Ahmedسأنهي الرسالة هنا. مع حبي.Sa'unhi al-risala huna. Ma'a hubbi.I will end the message here. With love.
- مريم Maryamأحبك كثيراً.Uhibbuka kathiran.I love you very much.
