Hey Gaiagirl, that is really cool. (How'd you think of that? I like it)
Narkissos:
Which would you use in referring to your children? Or a child to his/her mother?
Saying I love you foreign languages
by BlackSwan of Memphis 44 Replies latest jw friends
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LittleToe
A term of endearment for any close relationship in Scot's Gaelic would be "mo graidh", especially in the locality I come from. It more accurately means "my dear" and is pronounced like "cry", with a rolled R. When telling someone you love them it might be phrased "tha graidh agad orm" (haa grrryy ag-ad orrrum).
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BlackSwan of Memphis
A term of endearment for any close relationship in Scot's Gaelic would be "mo graidh", especially in the locality I come from. It more accurately means "my dear" and is pronounced like "cry", with a rolled R. When telling someone you love them it might be phrased " tha graidh agad orm " (haa grrryy ag-ad orrrum).
Ok I really like both:
Which would say is a better fit:
I love You = Mo Graidh
I love You = Tha Graidh Agad Orm
I'm thinking go with the second, but which would you do?
(I like the way it rolls off the tongue)
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LittleToe
It depends if it's a direct statement or a passing comment.
- Mo graidh = "my dear" or "my love"; you might say this in passing, while brushing a shoulder.
- Tha graidh agad orm = "there is love I have for you"; transliterated, of course.
To be honest (being a little pedantic) I wouldn't be likely to use the latter as it's so direct, though it is accurate. If someone doesn't know you have affection from them by regular use of the word "graidh" and soft tone then they are obtuse
For example:
- Oiche bha = "good night"
- Oiche bha, mo graidh = "good night, my dear"
Hope that helps.
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BlackSwan of Memphis
Yeah, I definitely see your point. Mo Graidh seems more appropriate for parent child. Affectionate love, informal but still affectionate. (think I'm getting the hang of this)
thank you!
Celia:
Thank you for both, it gives me a better starting point then nothing, thats for certain!