Some words on love

Wud—like someone as a friend
Hawa—affection
Wajd—strong emotion
Shawq—longing
Gharam—infatuation
Futun—infatuation and fascination
Ghazal—flirting or wooing
Lawaa—suffering from love
Sabwa—sensual love or captivation
Hub—love (in general for family members, books, spouses)
Sababa—ardent love
Tatyum—obsession with loved one
Ghamart—overwhelmed with love
Ishq—passionate love
Wala’—deep love, when you miss your partner when you’re apart
Hiyam—the last level of love, when you’re never able to leave your lover

Arabic has a surprisingly large number of words for love.

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