50 Romantic Arabic Phrases You Need to Know
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Expressing love can be challenging, especially when doing so in a language you’re not fluent in. Whether you’ve met someone special in an Arab country or wish to honor your significant other’s cultural heritage, we’re here to assist you. Below are 30 romantic Arabic phrases for various occasions to help you convey your feelings.
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Common Romantic Arabic Phrases
Love is a universal language, but expressing it in Arabic adds a poetic and heartfelt touch. Knowing these romantic Arabic quotes will help you articulate your feelings in a meaningful way.
1. أحبك (Uhibbuka [to a male] / Uhibbuki [to a female]) – “I love you.”
2. حبيبي (Habibi [to a male] / Habibti [to a female]) – “My beloved.
3. أنت حب حياتي (Anta [to a male] / Anti [to a female] hubb hayati) – “You are the love of my life.”
4. دائمًا في قلبي (Da’iman fi qalbi) – “Always in my heart.”
5. أنت نور عيني (Anta [to a male] / Anti [to a female] nur ‘ayni) – “You are the light of my eyes.”
6. معك، كل لحظة تصبح ذكرى جميلة (Ma’ak, kull lahza tasbah dhikra jamila) – “With you, every moment becomes a beautiful memory.”
7. أحبك أكثر مما يمكن أن تتخيل (Uhibbuka [to a male] / Uhibbuki [to a female] akthar mimma yumkin an tatahayal) – “I love you more than you imagine.”
8. أنت سبب سعادتي (Anta [to a male] / Anti [to a female] sabab sa’adati) – “You are the reason for my happiness.”
9. لا أستطيع التفكير في شيء سواك (La astati’u al-tafkir fi shay’ siwak) – “I can’t think of anything but you.”
10. أنت روحي (Anta [to a male] / Anti [to a female] rohi) – “You are my soul.”
11. حياتي (Hayati) – “My life.”
12. قلبي (Albi) – “My heart.”
13. عيني (Eayni) – “My eyes.”
14. يا قمر (Ya qamar) – “Oh moon.” (A term of endearment comparing someone to the moon)
15. وحشتيني (Wahashtini) – “I miss you.” (Commonly used in Egyptian Arabic)
Arabic Phrases of Love for Special Occasions
Love is often celebrated on special days, from anniversaries to Valentine’s Day and beyond. Whether you want to make your partner feel special on an important date or surprise them with a heartfelt phrase, these romantic Arabic phrases will make any occasion even more meaningful.
16. عيد حب سعيد (Eid hub sa’id) – “Happy Valentine’s Day.”
17. ذكرى سنوية سعيدة (Dhikra sanawiya sa’ida) – “Happy anniversary.”
18. أنت هديتي (Anta [to a male] / Anti [to a female] hadiyati) – “You are my gift.”
19. أنت أجمل ما حدث لي (Anta [to a male] / Anti [to a female] ajmal ma hadath li) – “You are the best thing that ever happened to me.”
20. أنت فرحتي (Anta [to a male] / Anti [to a female] farhati) – “You are my joy.”
21. أنت نصفي الآخر (Anta [to a male] / Anti [to a female] nisfi al-akhar) – “You are my other half.”
22. أنت ملاكي (Anta [to a male] / Anti [to a female] malaki) – “You are my angel.”
23. أنت أمير أحلامي (Anta amir ahlami) – “You are the prince of my dreams.” (to a male)
24. أنت أميرة أحلامي (Anti amirat ahlami) – “You are the princess of my dreams.” (to a female)
25. أنت كل شيء بالنسبة لي (Anta [to a male] / Anti [to a female] kull shay’ binisbati li) – “You are everything to me.”
26. أنت حبي الأول والأخير (Anta [to a male] / Anti [to a female] hubbi al-awwal wal-akhir) – “You are my first and last love.”
27. أنت أغلى ما في حياتي (Anta [to a male] / Anti [to a female] aghla ma fi hayati) – “You are the most precious thing in my life.”
28. أنت سر سعادتي (Anta [to a male] / Anti [to a female] sirru sa’adati) – “You are the secret of my happiness.”
29. أنت حلمي الذي تحقق (Anta [to a male] / Anti [to a female] hulmi alladhi tahaqqaq) – “You are my dream come true.”
30. أنت عالمي (Anta [to a male] / Anti [to a female] alami) – “You are my world.”
Funny Arabic Phrases About Love
Love doesn’t always have to be serious and poetic. Sometimes, a little humor makes a relationship even stronger. Whether you’re playfully teasing your partner or just want to add some lighthearted fun to your romantic exchanges, these fun Arabic phrases of love will bring laughter and passion together.
31. أنا أحبك أكثر من الكنافة! (Ana uhibbuka [to a male] / uhibbuki [to a female] akthar min al-kunafa!) – “I love you more than kunafa!” (A playful way to show deep love by comparing it to the beloved Arabic dessert.)
32. قلبك مثل الشاورما، مليء بالمشاعر! (Qalbuka [to a male] / qalbuki [to a female] mithl al-shawarma, male’ bil-masha’er!) – “Your heart is like shawarma, full of emotions!”
33. بدونك، أشعر وكأني شاي بدون نعناع! (Bidunak [to a male] / bidunik [to a female], ash’ur wa-ka’anni shay bila na’na’!) – “Without you, I feel like tea without mint!” (Tea with mint is a staple in many Arab countries—this phrase means someone feels incomplete without their loved one.)
34. أحبك حتى لو كنت تسرق البطاطا المقلية الخاصة بي! (Uhibbuka [to a male] / uhibbuki [to a female] hatta law kunta tasriq al-batata al-maqliya al-khassa bi!) – “I love you even if you steal my fries!”
35. أنت أجمل من قوس قزح بعد العاصفة الرملية! (Anta [to a male] / Anti [to a female] ajmal min qaws quzah ba’d al-‘asifa al-ramliya!) – “You are more beautiful than a rainbow after a sandstorm!”
36. أنا لا أحتاج إلى GPS، حبك يرشدني دائمًا! (Ana la ahtaj ila GPS, hubbuk [to a male] / hubbuki [to a female] yurshedni da’iman!) – “I don’t need GPS—your love always guides me!”
37. حبك مثل الإنترنت، لا أستطيع العيش بدونه! (Hubbuka [to a male] / Hubbuki [to a female] mithl al-internet, la astati’u al-‘aysh bidunih!) – “Your love is like the internet—I can’t live without it!”
38. أحبك حتى عندما تكون مزعجًا! (Uhibbuka [to a male] / uhibbuki [to a female] hatta ‘indama takun muz’ijan!) – “I love you even when you’re annoying!”
39. حبنا مثل الواي فاي، أحيانًا ضعيف لكنه دائمًا متصل! (Hubbuna mithl al-wifi, ahyanan da’if lakenahu da’iman muttasil!) – “Our love is like Wi-Fi—sometimes weak, but always connected!”
40. أنت مثل الفلافل في سندويش حياتي! (Anta [to a male] / Anti [to a female] mithl al-falafel fi sandwich hayati!) – “You are like the falafel in the sandwich of my life!” (A funny way to say someone is essential to your happiness.)
Romantic Arabic Words
Not everyone is ready to articulate complex phrases in Arabic, but that doesn’t mean you can’t sprinkle your conversations with romantic words. If you’re still building up the courage for a grand declaration (or just working on your Arabic level!), using these romantic Arabic words will help you out while you learn Arabic.
41. حبيبي (Habibi [to a male] / Habibti [to a female]) – “My beloved.”
42. روحي (Rohi) – “My soul.”
43. قمري (Qamari) – “My moon.”
44. عزيزي (Azizi [to a male] / Azizati [to a female]) – “My dear.”
45. ملاكي (Malaki) – “My angel.”
46. نور عيني (Nur ‘ayni) – “The light of my eyes.”
47. قلبي (Albi) – “My heart.”
48. حياتي (Hayati) – “My life.”
49. غالي (Ghali [to a male] / Ghaliati [to a female]) – “My precious one.”
50. عمري (Omri) – “My life” (literally “my age,” but used romantically like “my darling”).
Romantic Arabic Phrases: FAQs
1. How do I say “I love you” in Arabic to a man?
To say “I love you” in Arabic to a man, you say أحبك (Uhibbuka). This phrase is used in both formal and informal settings to express love and affection. If speaking to a woman, the phrase changes to أحبكِ (Uhibbuki), adjusting for gender.
2. What does “Inta roohi” mean?
أنت روحي (Inta roohi for a man / Inti roohi for a woman) means “You are my soul” in Arabic. This phrase is a deeply romantic expression, often used to convey that someone is an irreplaceable and essential part of your life.
3. How do you express love in Arabic?
Love in Arabic is expressed through affectionate phrases and poetic expressions. Common ways to express love include saying أحبك (Uhibbuka to a man / Uhibbuki to a woman) for “I love you,” حبيبي (Habibi for a man / Habibti for a woman) for “my beloved,” and أنت حياتي (Anta hayati for a man / Anti hayati for a woman), meaning “You are my life.” Romantic words like روحي (roohi, “my soul”) and قلبي (qalbi, “my heart”) are also commonly used.
4. What do Arabs call their lover?
Arabs use various affectionate terms for their lovers, depending on the depth of their relationship and regional dialects. The most common include حبيبي (Habibi for a man) and حبيبتي (Habibti for a woman), meaning “my beloved.” Other romantic terms include روحي (Roohi, “my soul”), قلبي (Qalbi, “my heart”), and عمري (Omri, “my life”). These terms are widely used across Arabic-speaking countries to express love and closeness.
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