ljubavi moja
The English phrase "my love" is translated into Bosnian as ljubavi moja.
ljubavi moja is a term of endearment used when speaking to a romantic partner or a person one loves deeply.
What does it mean word for word?
In this phrase, ljubavi is the form of the noun ljubav (love) used to address someone directly and moja is the feminine singular form of the possessive pronoun "my".
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun ljubav changes to ljubavi because it is used in the vocative case to address someone directly. The possessive pronoun moja is in the feminine singular form to agree with the feminine noun ljubav. While ljubav is the nominative form of the noun, ljubavi is used when calling out to a person.
Did you know?
- The phrase ljubavi moja can be used sarcastically to address someone who has just made a mistake, similar to saying 'my dear' in a condescending way in English.
- In many Balkan cultures, including Bosnia, using intense terms of endearment like ljubavi moja is common not just between lovers, but also between close family members or very dear friends.
- The word ljubav is closely related to the word ljubim, which means 'I kiss'.
Examples in context
- Dušo moja, ne možeš pojmiti koliko te volim.My darling, you can't imagine how much I love you.
- Sretan ti rođendan, ljubavi moja.Happy birthday, my love.
- Oprosti mi, ljubavi moja.Forgive me, my love.
- Gdje si bila, ljubavi moja?Where were you, my love?
Example conversation
Amra and Adnan are saying goodbye before work.
- AmraŽelim ti lijep dan, ljubavi moja.I wish you a nice day, my love.
- AdnanHvala, Amra, i ti također.Thanks, Amra, you too.
- AmraVidimo se kasnije navečer.See you later tonight.
- AdnanJedva čekam, volim te.I can't wait, I love you.
