má lásko
The Czech phrase for "my love" is má lásko.
má lásko is a term of endearment used when addressing someone the speaker loves.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of má, which is the feminine singular possessive pronoun for "my" and lásko, which is the vocative form of láska (love).
Which one should you use?
While moje láska means "my love" as a subject or object in a sentence, má lásko is the specific form used when calling out to the person.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form má lásko uses the vocative case, which is required when directly addressing someone. The ending -o in lásko is the characteristic vocative ending for feminine nouns in Czech.
Did you know?
- If you call someone lásko in a sarcastic tone, it can be used as a patronizing way to address a stranger or an opponent, similar to how 'honey' or 'sweetie' is used in English.
- The word láska 'love' shares a deep linguistic root with the word láskat se 'to cuddle' or 'to snuggle', linking the abstract emotion directly to physical touch.
- Czech has a specific word milost which means 'grace' or 'mercy' and is closely related to milovat 'to love', reflecting a historical overlap between romantic love and divine mercy.
Examples in context
- Má lásko, udělal bych cokoliv, abych tě učinil šťastnou.My love, I would do anything to make you happy.This sentence demonstrates how to use má lásko when addressing a loved one.Tatoeba #4270915 by Tirifto, translation #4268755 by cls
- Dobrou noc, má lásko.Good night, my love.
- Vrať se domů brzy, má lásko.Come back home soon, my love.
Example conversation
Jana and Tomáš are having dinner together.
- JanaVšechno je v pořádku, má lásko?Is everything okay, my love?
- TomášAno, jen jsem dnes v práci unavený.Yes, I am just tired at work today.
- JanaChceš si dát trochu odpočinout?Do you want to rest a bit?
- TomášTo zní skvěle, děkuji.That sounds great, thank you.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
