mo ghràdh
endearment, tender
In Scottish Gaelic you can say mo ghràdh or mo ghaol for "my love". Both are tender and both soften the first letter after mo.
Meaning: term of endearment (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Gaelic | Note |
|---|---|
| mo ghràdh | endearment, tender |
| mo ghaol | endearment, everyday |
They are used for a partner, a child or someone dear. For direct address the vocative forms a ghràidh and a ghaoil are common.
Which one should you use?
Mo ghràdh sounds a little more poetic, while mo ghaol is the same word as the one in Tha gaol agam ort, "I love you".
Did you know?
- The first letter of both words changes after mo only in writing and speech, so gràdh becomes ghràdh and gaol becomes ghaol.
Examples in context
- Oidhche mhath, mo ghràdh.Goodnight, my love.
- Tha mi gad ionndrainn, mo ghràdh.I miss you, my love.
- Mo ghaol, thig an seo.My love, come here.
Example conversation
Calum leaves a message for Màiri before a trip.
- CalumChì mi thu a dh'aithghearr, mo ghràdh.I will see you soon, my love.
- MàiriGabh cùram.Take care.
- CalumOidhche mhath, mo ghaol.Goodnight, my love.
