How to say "I love you" in Darija

"I love you" in Moroccan Darija is kanhibbak. Here is how Moroccans actually use it, and when.

كنحبك

kanhibbak

I love you

Cultural context

The word that started it all — 'kanhibbak' (to male) / 'kanhibbik' (to female)

Level 1

Phrases that go with it

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