љубави моја
ljubavi moja
The Serbian phrase for "my love" is љубави моја (ljubavi moja).
Љубави моја is an endearing and informal way to address a significant other. You can also use the shorter form љубави to mean "love" as a term of endearment.
Which one should you use?
Because the noun љубав (love) is feminine, the phrase љубави моја remains the same regardless of whether you are addressing a man or a woman.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase љубави моја, the word љубав changes to its vocative form љубави because it is being used to address someone directly.
How do you pronounce it?
ljubavi moja
Did you know?
- While љубави моја is common, Serbians often use душо моја, which literally translates to 'my soul'. This highlights a cultural tendency to use spiritual terms for romantic affection.
- The root of љубави is shared with the word љубавни, used for 'romantic' things, but also relates to the word љубазан, meaning 'polite' or 'kind'.
- In Serbian, it is common to use срце моје meaning 'my heart' as a term of endearment. This phrase is used not only for partners but frequently for children and grandchildren.
Examples in context
- Molim te, ostani moja ljubavi zauvek.Please, stay my love forever.
- Moja ljubavi, hvala ti što si uvijek uz mene.My love, thank you for always being with me.
- Ti si najbolja osoba na svijetu, moja ljubavi.You are the best person in the world, my love.
- Dođi ovamo, ljubavi moja.Come here, my love.
- Hej, ljubavi, želim ti predivan dan!Hey, love, I wish you a wonderful day!
Example conversation
Ana and Marko are saying goodbye before work.
- AnaВидимо се касније, љубави моја.See you later, my love.
- MarkoДа, уживај у року.Yes, enjoy your day.
- AnaХвала, и ти такође.Thanks, you too.
- MarkoВолим те, Ана.I love you, Ana.
