While Arabs may not be known for romance as much as, say the French, it doesn’t mean they are without passion. In fact, if want to learn to read Arabic, you will find that Arabs have expressed their love through music, poetry, and literature since at least the 6th century and the rich history of the Arabic language is ripe with a wide variety of similes and metaphors for expressing their deepest affections. Thus, in the earliest of forms of their poetry, Arabic poets had to mention love, along with both its joys and pains, in order to be taken seriously as a poet. This eventually led to the words being set to music that, even today, entails the joys and pains that love brings with it.
But how does it work in the Middle East?
Due to the conservative nature of the culture of Arabic-speaking countries that doesn’t condone modern dating behavior, Arabs have to find other ways to express their love for another through affectionate phrases. In other words, if a man falls in love with a woman upon first seeing her, he has little choice but to try to woo her through his words in a usually limited time. Thus, their rhetoric has to be powerful enough to conquer his beloved’s heart.
In Arab culture, when a man confesses his love to a woman, he is reminded of the status of his mother and sisters within family, community, and culture. As he has seen his father’s love for his mother, and as he wishes his sister to have the same kind of love, so he must love and respect his beloved the same or more. It is with this in his mind that he must approach his intended and speak Arabic words that remind the female of her standing in family and society, as well as her standing in his heart.
Indeed, in any language, love is shared most powerfully through words. Arabs have continued to profess their love through each phrase, poem, and song that best describes their deepest emotions. With that in mind, if you are learning Arabic for beginners, below you can learn basic Arabic words and phrases to express your love for another.
Here are our examples:
EnglishArabicTransliterationI love you in Arabicأَنا بَحِبَكْأَنا بَحِبِكْAna bahibak (m.)
Ana bahibak (f.)You are my life in Arabicإِنْتِ عُمْري
إِنْتَ عُمْريInti umri (to f.)
Inta umri (to m.)You are my soul in Arabicإِنْتِ روحي
إِنْتَ روحيInti roohi (to f.)
Inta roohi (to m.)You are my heart in Arabicإِنْتِ قَلْبي
إِنْتَ قَلْبيInti albee (to f.)
Inta albee(to m.)You are my love in Arabicإِنْتِ حَبيبتي
إِنْتَ حَبيبيInti habeebti (to f.)
Inta habeebi (to m.)
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We have listed some of the best phrases you can use to flirt in Arabic with your crush, or your loved one. These words and phrases are guaranteed to make your significant other melt. You can use them on any occasion whether it be in person or texting and these phrases are sure to slide right into the heart and draw a wide smile.
16 TOP PHRASES USED WHEN FLIRTING IN ARABIC
أنت جميل
Anta Jameel
You are beautiful! (male)
أنتي جميلة
Antee Jameela
You are beautiful! (female)
حبيب قلبي /حبيبة قلبي
Habib Albi / Habibat Albi
Love of my Heart (male/ female)
انت حبيبي / انت حبيبتي
Enta Habibi / Enti Habibati
You Are My love (male/ female)
يا قمر
Ya Kamar
My Moon (male/female)
يا حلو / يا حلوة
Ya Helo / Ya Helwa
My Beautiful (male/female)
يا روحي
Ya Rouhi
You are my soul (male/ female)
انت قلبي
Ant Qalbi
You are my heart
أنت حياتي
Ant Hayati
You are my life
انت قلبي وروحي وحياتي
Ant Qalbi Waruhi Wahayati
You are my heart, soul, and life
انت عيوني
Ant Euyuni
You are my eyes
سوف أحبك حتى نهاية الوقت
Sawf’ahabak Hataa Nihayat Alwaqt
I will love you till the end of time
لديك عيون جميلة
Ladayk Euyun Jamila
You have beautiful eyes
ابتسامتك جميلة
Ibtisamatuk Jamila
Your smile is beautiful
أظن أنك جذاب
Athonno Annaka Jath Thaab
I think you’re cute (male)
أظن أنكي جذابة
Athonno Annakee Jath Thaabah
I think you’re cute (female)
Conclusion
By dropping a few Arabic love words and phrases in your conversation is sure to get their attention! Remember to be yourself and portray confidence and make lots of eye contact. If they laugh, smile, or flirt back you know it’s working. 🙂You may even have someone say to you You had me at ‘Marhaba’ (Hello in Arabic)
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