mo ghràdh
The Gaelic phrase for "my love" is mo ghràdh.
mo ghràdh is a term of endearment used to address someone the speaker loves.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of mo, meaning "my" and gràdh, meaning "love".
When do people say it?
An informal alternative is mo chuisle, which is also used to say "my love" when addressing significant others or close family members.
Did you know?
- In many Gaelic songs, calling someone mo chuisle is more poetic than mo ghràdh, as it literally translates to 'my pulse'.
- While English uses 'love' for everything from partners to pizza, gràdh is traditionally reserved for deep, soulful affection and is rarely used for casual likes.
- While mo ghràdh is the standard term for 'my love', Gaelic speakers often use the word stór as a common alternative to express affection.
Examples in context
- A stór, tha thu luachmhor dhomh: mo chuisle.Darling, you mean the world to me: my love.
- Ciamar a tha thu, mo ghràdh?How are you, my love?
- Tha mi gad fheum, mo ghràdh.I need you, my love.
Example conversation
Isla and Finlay are having breakfast together.
- IslaMadainn mhath, mo ghràdh.Good morning, my love.
- FinlayMadainn mhath, Isla.Good morning, Isla.
- IslaAn tògaidh tu cupa tì?Will you make a cup of tea?
- FinlayGu dearbh, tògaidh mise.Of course, I will.
