a stór
The Irish word for sweetheart is a stór.
A stór is a common term of endearment used for romantic partners, children or close family members.
Meaning: a person very much liked or loved by someone (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase a stór literally means 'my treasure' or 'store'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase a stór uses the vocative case, which is required when addressing someone directly.
Did you know?
- Even though 'a stór' sounds like a purely Irish phrase, the word stór is actually a loanword from the English 'store'.
- The word stór shares a common root with the English words 'storey' and 'story'.
Example conversation
Conor and Siobhán are having tea in the kitchen.
- ConorAn dteastaíonn tú cupán tae, a stór?Do you want a cup of tea, sweetheart?
- SiobhánBa bhéarlód é, go raibh maith agat.I would love one, thank you.
- ConorNíl aon fhadhb, a stór.No problem, sweetheart.
- SiobhánTá tú an-chineáltach.You are very kind.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, stór, CC BY-SA 4.0.
