Love, the universal language that connects us all. When learning a new language, one of the first phrases we often want to master is “I love you.” It allows us to express our deepest emotions to our loved ones, whether it’s a romantic partner, family members, or friends. In this article, we will explore various ways to say “I love you” in Hebrew and other expressions of love, affection, and sympathy. So, let’s embark on this linguistic journey together.
8 Unique Ways to Say “I Love You” in Hebrew
- אני אוהב אותך (Ani ohev otach) – Male saying to a female
- אני אוהב אתכן (Ani ohev etchen) – Male talking to 2+ females
- אני אוהב אותך (Ani ohev otha) – Male talking to a male
- אני אוהב אתכם (Ani ohev etchem) – A male talking to 2+ males or a mixed group of males and females
- אני אוהבת אותך (Ani ohevet otcha) – A female talking to a male
- אני אוהבת אותך (Ani ohevet otha) – A female talking to a female
- אני אוהבת אתכם (Ani ohevet etchem) – A female talking to 2+ males or a mixed group of males and females
- אני אוהבת אתכן (Ani ohevet etchen) – A female talking to 2+ females
Each expression varies depending on the gender of the speaker, the gender of the listener, and the number of people involved in the conversation. These phrases allow you to convey your love in multiple contexts with ease.
Next Phrase: “I Like You” in Hebrew
- אני מחבב אותך (Ani mehavhev otach) – A male to a female
אני מחבב אותך (Ani mehavhev otcha) – A male to a male
אני מחבבת אותך (Ani mehavhevet otcha) – A female to a male
אני מחבבת אותך (Ani mehavhevet otach) – A female to a female
When you want to express that you like someone, whether it’s a friend or someone you have romantic feelings for, these phrases come in handy. It’s a way to convey your affection without explicitly saying “love.”
Say “I’m in Love with You” in Hebrew
- אני מאוהב בך (Ani me’ohav becha) – A male to a female
אני מאוהבת בך (Ani me’ohavet becha) – A female to a male
This phrase carries a more intense and specific meaning. It should be used to express romantic love towards someone you deeply care about.
Slang Ways to Say “I Love You” in Hebrew
- אני דלוק עליך (Ani daluk alaich) – A male to a female
אני דלוקה עליך (Ani dalukah alecha) – A female to a male
This phrase can be translated literally as “I am burning for you.” It expresses a strong desire or liking for someone.
- אני מת עליך (Ani met aleich) – A male to a female
אני מתה עליך (Ani metah alecha) – A female to a male
In Hebrew, this phrase can be translated as “I am dying for you.” It conveys an intense infatuation or being head over heels for someone.
- אני חולה עליך (Ani holeh aleich) – A male to a female
אני חולה עליך (Ani holehah alecha) – A female to a male
This phrase literally means “I am sick for you.” It implies being obsessed or deeply in love with someone.
Remember, these slang expressions may be more informal or poetic in nature, but they still carry the weight of affection in the Hebrew language.
Important Notes:
- [h’] / [ח] sounds are pronounced like “H” in the English words “Hotel” or “House” but pronounced more forcefully.
- Hebrew should be read from right to left.
- [h] sounds are pronounced as in the English words “Hey” or “Hi.”
Now you have a repertoire of ways to express love and affection in Hebrew. Enjoy spreading love and warmth using these expressions with your loved ones!
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