How to say “I love you” in Classical Arabic
The most common way to say “i love you” in Classical Arabic. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
أحبك
uḥibbuka
In a sentence
English
Hello, I love you.
Classical Arabic
مرحبًا, أحبك
Frequently asked
How do you say "I love you" in Classical Arabic?
"I love you" in Classical 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 Classical Arabic?
Classical Arabic uses the Arabic alphabet, an abjad. "أحبك" is the standard right-to-left written form.
How do you pronounce "أحبك" in Classical 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 Classical 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 Classical Arabic?
Many languages — including Classical 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.