How to Say “I Love You” in Arabic

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There are two ways to say “I love you” in the Arabic language, depending on whether you’re addressing a male or female: the traditional method, and the more intense, serious method used to officially proclaim your love for another.

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Addressing a Female

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    “uHibbuki” is pronounced “oo-heh-boo-kee,” with the “oo” portion rhyming with “too” and “you.” [1]
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    “Ana” is pronounced “ah-nuh,” and rhymes with the girl’s names “Hannah” and “Anna.” Using this method to say “I love you” is normally reserved for situations in which you want your lover and everyone else to know your true feelings. [2]
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Method 2
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Addressing a Male

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    “uHibbuka” is pronounced “oo-heh-boo-kah,” with the “oo” portion rhyming with “too” and “you.” [3]
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    “Ana” is pronounced “ah-nuh,” and rhymes with the girl’s names “Hannah” and “Anna.” Using this method to say “I love you” is normally reserved for situations in which you want your lover and everyone else to know your true feelings. [4]
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      1. ↑ https://discoverdiscomfort.com/i-love-you-in-arabic/#Uhibbuk_%D8%A3%D8%AD%D8%A8%D9%83
      2. ↑ https://thequrancourses.com/our-blog/how-to-say-i-love-you-in-arabic/#How_to_say_I_love_you_in_Arabic_when_Speaking_to_a_Woman
      3. ↑ https://thequrancourses.com/our-blog/how-to-say-i-love-you-in-arabic/#How_to_say_I_love_you_in_Arabic_when_Speaking_to_a_Male
      4. ↑ https://thequrancourses.com/our-blog/how-to-say-i-love-you-in-arabic/#How_to_say_I_love_you_in_Arabic_when_Speaking_to_a_Male

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      To say “I love you” to a female in Arabic, say “uHibbuki,” which is pronounced oo-heh-boo-kee. To say “I love you” to a male, say “uHibbuka,” pronounced oo-heh-boo-kah. To learn how to publically declare your love to either a male or woman, keep reading!

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