How to say “I love you” in Arabic
The most common way to say “i love you” in Arabic. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
أحبك
In a sentence
English
Hello, I love you.
Arabic
مرحبا, أحبك
Frequently asked
How do you say "I love you" in Arabic?
"I love you" in Arabic is "أحبك". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "أحبك" written in Arabic?
Arabic uses the Arabic alphabet, an abjad. "أحبك" is the standard right-to-left written form.
How do you pronounce "أحبك" in Arabic?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "أحبك" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "أحبك" mean in English?
"أحبك" is the Arabic way of saying "I love you" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "I love you" in Arabic?
Many languages — including Arabic — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "أحبك" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Arabic spoken?
Arabic is spoken by an estimated 274 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Arabic dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Arabic dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "أحبك" or any other Arabic text.