moja láska
The English phrase "my love" is translated into Slovak as moja láska.
moja láska is a term of endearment used to address someone you love. It can be used as a direct address to a partner, such as saying "My love!" or it can function as a noun within a sentence, such as "My love is beautiful".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the feminine possessive pronoun moja (my) and the feminine noun láska (love).
How does it change in a sentence?
Because láska is a feminine noun, the possessive pronoun must also be in the feminine form moja rather than the masculine môj.
Did you know?
- While moja láska is a direct translation, Slovaks often use zlato meaning 'gold' or miláčik meaning 'little darling' as common alternatives for 'my love'.
- The word láska is closely related to the concept of 'grace' or 'favor' in older Slavic contexts, much like the English word 'gracious'.
- In romantic contexts, Slovaks may use the diminutive lásko when calling out to their partner, which softens the tone of the address.
Examples in context
- Moja láska!My love!This sentence is useful for seeing how to use moja láska as a direct address.Tatoeba #12618023 by Dominika7, translation #9131376 by megamanenm
- Kde si, moja láska?Where are you, my love?
- Všetko bude dobre, moja láska.Everything will be fine, my love.
Example conversation
Marek returns home to find Kateřina in the kitchen.
- KateřinaAhoj, moja láska, konečne si doma.Hi, my love, you are finally home.
- MarekÁno, mal som veľmi dlhý deň.Yes, I had a very long day.
- KateřinaChceš si oddychnúť?Do you want to rest?
- MarekÁno, to by mi veľmi pomohlo.Yes, that would help me a lot.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
