Emirati Arabic
What does habibi mean in Arabic? (Emirati)
You will hear it between friends, family and even colleagues.
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7abibi
حبيبي
My dear, my love
Warmly, to a man: a friend, a child, a family member.
How to pronounce it
- 7 is the Arabic letter ح. It is a strong, breathy h from the back of the throat, like breathing on glasses to clean them.
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