mo ghrá
The Irish phrase for "my love" is mo ghrá.
mo ghrá is used to mean "my love".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of mo, meaning "my" and grá, meaning "love".
Did you know?
- In some traditional Irish songs, the phrase mo ghrá is used to address a personified concept, such as the land or a lost era, rather than a human being.
- While mo ghrá is widely used, some Irish speakers use the word stór to mean 'treasure'. It is often used as a term of endearment in the same way as 'my love'.
- In traditional Irish culture, mo ghrá is not just for romantic partners. It is frequently used by grandparents and parents for children as a general term of affection.
Examples in context
- Nach bhfuil tú go han-mhaith, a chuisle?Aren't you very good, my love?
- Tá tú go hálainn, mo stóirín.You are beautiful, my love.
- Tá mo chroí istigh ionat.My heart is within you.
- Dia dhuit, mo ghrá.Hello, my love.
- Is tú mo ghrá.You are my love.
- Slán agat, mo ghrá.Goodbye, my love.
Example conversation
Cian and Aoife are saying goodbye at the door.
- CianTáim ag dul anois, mo ghrá.I am going now, my love.
- AoifeBeidh mé ag fanacht ort.I will be waiting for you.
- CianFeicfidh mé tú go luath.I will see you soon.
- AoifeSlán, Cian!Bye, Cian!
