In Arabic… I Love You!
In the Arab World…
· People around us, such as family and neighbors, are very important.
· We often feel that loved ones are part of our body. Eyes, entrails (heart, liver).
· Though it is impossible to cite all love expressions across the Arab World, here are a few:
Expression: يا روحي / يا روح قَلبي
Pronunciation: ya roo7i / ya ro7 albi
Meaning: Oh my soul/my heart’s soul!
Expression: يا نور عيني / عُيوني
Pronunciation: Ya nor 3iini / 3yuuni
Meaning: Oh light of my eye/eyes!
Expression: يا رَأس مالي
Pronunciation: ya ras maali
Meaning: Oh my capital ($)!
Expression: الله لا يِحرِمني مِنَّك / مِنِّك
Pronunciation: Allah la yi7rimni minnak / ik
Meaning: May God not deprive me of you
Expression: يا حَياتي / عُمري
Pronunciation: ya 7ayaati / 3omri
Meaning: Oh my life!
Expression: أَحِبَّك / أَحِبِّك / موت
Pronunciation: a7ibbak moot / amoot fiik
Meaning: I love you to death!
Find many more expressions in my book: “IN ARABIC… I LOVE YOU”!
… the perfect gift if you want to tell someone how much you love ❤️ him or her!!!