szerelmem
szerelmem is the Hungarian way to say "my love".
szerelmem is used as a term of endearment to address a romantic partner. While it can function as a noun to describe the feeling of love itself, it is most commonly used as a direct address to a person.
Which one should you use?
In English, "my love" is a noun phrase consisting of two words, but in Hungarian, the possessive suffix is integrated into the single word szerelmem.
How does it change in a sentence?
szerelmem is the singular form used when addressing one person.
Did you know?
- Hungarian has a specific word for the 'love' in szerelmem that is distinct from the word for 'love' used for parents or friends, szeretet. Using the wrong one can accidentally signal a romantic intent where none exists.
- In Hungarian, you can address a partner as kincsem, which literally means 'my treasure'. This is often considered more common in daily speech than the more formal szerelmem.
- Hungarians often use the diminutive suffix to turn 'love' into szerelmecke, which makes the term of endearment sound smaller, cuter and more playful.
Examples in context
- Az irántad érzett szerelmem túlontúl erős.My love for you is much too strong.This sentence shows the use of szerelmem to describe a feeling of love.Tatoeba #3864247 by juliusbear, translation #3862817 by Amastan
- Mit tudtam volna neki felajánlani a szerelmemen kívül?What could I have offered her but my love?This sentence shows the use of szerelmem to describe something offered to someone.Tatoeba #13543611 by maaster, translation #13283780 by Ooneykcall
- Semmi sem képes megváltoztatni az irántad érzett szerelmemet.Nothing's going to change my love for you.Tatoeba #4338221 by maaster, translation #4337223 by mervert1
- Drágám, nagyon hiányzol nekem.My dear, I miss you so much.
- Kedvesem, szeretek veled lenni.My darling, I love being with you.
- Nagyon boldog vagyok veled, szerelmem.I am very happy with you, my sweetheart.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Anna and Gábor are saying goodbye in the morning.
- AnnaViszlát, szerelmem! Jó napot kívánok.Goodbye, my love! I wish you a good day.
- GáborKöszönöm, Anna. Neked is jó napot!Thank you, Anna. A good day to you too!
- AnnaEstre már találkozunk, szerelmem.We will meet this evening, my love.
- GáborMár nagyon várlak, Gábor mondta.I'm already looking forward to it, Gábor said.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
