أنت لي
anta li
The English phrase "you're mine" is translated into Arabic as أنت لي (anta li).
This is a romantic expression used to tell a partner that they belong to the speaker.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the pronoun anta (you) and the preposition li (to/for/belonging to me), literally meaning "you are to me".
How does it change in a sentence?
When addressing a female partner, the pronoun changes from anta to anti in the form أنتِ لي. If you are addressing two people simultaneously, use the dual form أنتما لي. When addressing a group of people, use the plural form أنتم لي.
How do you pronounce it?
anta li
Did you know?
- In Arabic poetry and songs, the idea of belonging is often expressed by saying someone is 'my soul' روحي or 'my heart' قلبي rather than using the possessive لي.
- Because Arabic is a pro-drop language, speakers often omit the أنت (you) and simply say لي in an intimate context, where the meaning is understood through gaze and tone.
- While أنت لي is romantic, using it in a non-romantic context could sound incredibly possessive or even predatory, as it implies a total lack of autonomy.
Examples in context
- أنت لي وأنا لكYou're mine, and I'm yours.
- أنتِ لي، وقلبك ينبض بيYou're mine, and your heart beats for me.
- تذكري، أنت لي.Tadhakari, anti lee.Remember, you are mine.
Example conversation
A couple sharing a romantic moment.
- يوسف Youssefأحبك كثيراً، أنت لي.Uhibbuki kathiran, anti li.I love you so much, you're mine.
- نور Nourوأنا لك أيضاً يا يوسف.Wa ana laka aidan ya Youssef.And I am yours too, Youssef.
- يوسف Youssefسأبقى بجانبك للأبد.Sa-abqa bijanibiki lil-abad.I will stay by your side forever.
- نور Nourأنا سعيدة جداً معك.Ana sa'ida jiddan ma'aka.I am very happy with you.
