Scottish Gaelic terms of endearment

Scottish Gaelic words that used with partners, children and other loved ones.

Endearments for lovers and friends

• mo ghràdh - my love
• mo chridhe - my heart
• mo leannan - my lover, my sweetheart
• m'eudail - my darling, my dear
• a thasgaidh - my darling, my dear

Endearments for children and babies

• a bhobain - my darling, rascal (for boys, and girls sometimes)
• a chuilein - my lad(die)
• mo leanbh - my child (to a baby)
• mo luran - my pretty boy
• mo laochain - my little hero
• a sheòid - my hero, valiant warrior

Links

Scottish Gaelic terms of endearment
http://thecelticlegacy.tumblr.com/post/107717347358/scottish-gaelic-terms-of-endearment
http://www.scotland.com/forums/language/23860-scottish-terms-endearment-3.html

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