How to Say Love in Hebrew

Last Updated: October 21, 2021

The word love in Hebrew is said different ways, depending on the gender and the context. This article explains how to know what to say, to whom, and when.

Steps

1
Learn the words for love in Hebrew:
- The noun "love" in Hebrew is ahavah, pronounced ah-hah-vah.
- The verb "to love" is something different. It changes depending on your gender, and if you are saying "I love you" it changes depending on the gender of the person you are speaking to.
  - For a female to say "I love" it would be Ani Ohev et (ah-nee oh-hev-et)
  - For a male to say "I love" it would be Ani Ohev (ah-nee oh-hev)
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Say "I love you". From here it just becomes a matter of adding the "you" onto the sentence, as you already know how to say "I love." Here are the ways to say it, depending on your gender:
- For a female speaking to a male: Ani ohevet otcha (ah-nee oh-hev-et ot-kha)
- For a male speaking to a female: Ani ohev otach (ah-nee oh-hev ot-akh)
- For a female speaking to a female: Ani ohevet otach (ah-nee oh-hev-et ot-akh)
- For a male speaking to a male: Ani ohev otcha (ah-nee oh-hev ot-kha)

Community Q&A

Question

What syllables are stressed in the sentences?

Community Answer

"-cha" is VERY throaty. It's supposed to sound like you're clearing your throat.
Question

How do I say happy new year in Hebrew?

Community Answer

!שנה תובה (shana tova) That directly translates to "good year," but that's what people say instead of the direct translation of "happy new year."
Question

How do I say "mommy loves you" in Hebrew?

Community Answer

mom = אמא (pronounced eemah), loves(female) = אוהבת (ohevet), you (female/male)=אותך (male: otcha, female: otach).