min elskede
In Norwegian, 'my love' is min elskede.
The phrase is a term of endearment used to address a romantic partner or someone deeply loved.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the possessive pronoun min (my) and the noun elskede (beloved/loved one).
Which one should you use?
Skatten min is a more common, colloquial way to say 'my love' or 'sweetheart' and Kjæresten min is an informal way to say 'my sweetheart' or 'my boyfriend/girlfriend'. Sjarmtrollet mitt is an informal way to say 'my little charm troll'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Min elskede carries a poetic or highly formal tone compared to more common modern terms of endearment.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form min elskede is used when addressing a person of masculine or feminine gender.
Did you know?
- In modern spoken Norwegian, min elskede is so formal that using it in a casual setting might be perceived as a joke or a theatrical gesture.
- While min elskede is poetic, the most common term of endearment skatten min literally translates to 'my treasure'.
- Norwegian often places the possessive pronoun after the noun, as seen in skatten min, which differs from the English word order 'my treasure'.
Examples in context
- Kjæresten min, du er hele mitt liv.My sweetheart, you are my whole life.
- Eg e glad i dæ, sjarmtrollet mitt.I love you, my little charm troll.
Example conversation
Andreas and Emma are saying goodbye before work.
- AndreasHa en fin dag, min elskede.Have a nice day, my love.
- EmmaTakk, det samme til deg!Thanks, the same to you!
- AndreasVi ses i kveld.I'll see you tonight.
- EmmaJeg gleder meg, Andreas.I'm looking forward to it, Andreas.
