ljubavi moja
In Croatian, "my love" is expressed as ljubavi moja.
This phrase is a term of endearment used when speaking to a romantic partner or someone loved deeply.
Which one should you use?
While you might see the standard word order moja ljubavi, the order ljubavi moja (love my) is more common and sounds more natural in an affectionate address. Additionally, if you are looking for alternatives, you can use draga moja when addressing a female partner or dragi moj when addressing a male partner.
How does it change in a sentence?
While ljubav moja is the nominative form (the subject), you must use the vocative form ljubavi moja when calling out to your partner.
Did you know?
- If you want to address your partner as 'my darling', you might say dušo moja, which literally translates to 'my soul'.
- The word ljubav is closely linked to the adjective ljubazan, which means 'polite'. In Croatian, being polite is seen as a form of showing 'dearness' to others.
- Croatians may use the diminutive ljubavice to refer to a 'little love' or a secret lover, changing the emotional weight of the root word.
Examples in context
- Sve što radim, radim za tebe, ljubavi moja.Everything I do, I do for you, my love.
- Gdje si krenula, ljubavi moja?Where did you go, my love?
Example conversation
Marko and Petra are saying goodbye before he leaves for work.
- PetraČuvaj se na putu, ljubavi moja.Take care on the way, my love.
- MarkoHvala ti, draga moja.Thank you, my dear.
- PetraČekat ću te večeras.I will be waiting for you tonight.
- MarkoVidimo se kasnije, ljubavi moja.See you later, my love.
