amor meu
[əˈmur ˈme̞w]word by word
The English phrase "my love" can be translated into Catalan as amor meu.
amor meu is a term of endearment used as a direct address to a romantic partner or a very close loved one.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun amor (love) and the possessive adjective meu (mine/my).
Which one should you use?
While amor meu is a common poetic and traditional way to say "my love", the alternative meu amor is also a grammatically correct way to express the same idea in modern speech.
Did you know?
- While the word meu means 'my' in this phrase, it is also an onomatopoeia used to mimic the sound of a cat, similar to the English 'meow'.
- The phrase has a long history in Mediterranean literature, particularly within the works of the 12th-century troubadours.
Examples in context
- Aviat arribaràs, el meu amor. Estic esperant amb impaciència.You'll arrive soon, my love. I'm waiting eagerly.
- Bon dia, amor meu.Good morning, my love.
- T'estimo molt, amor meu.I love you very much, my love.
- No et preocupis, amor meu.Don't worry, my love.
Example conversation
Pol and Montserrat are having dinner together.
- PolTot està delicios, amor meu.Everything is delicious, my love.
- MontserratGràcies, Pol. M'alegro que t'agradi.Thank you, Pol. I'm glad you like it.
- PolT'has esforçat molt avui.You put a lot of effort in today.
- MontserratHo he fet amb carinyo per a tu.I did it with affection for you.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (amor, meu) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amor, meu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
