What do Irish call their lovers?

Mo chara” is used for a man or “Mo cara” is for a woman; “Mo Anam Cara” means "my soul mate" and can be found on one of our necklaces, bracelets, rings and even framed art.
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How do Irish people say love?

'Grá' is the Irish word for love

For example, the word for love is 'grá,' and in some contexts, it is spelled 'ghrá.
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What are some Irish terms of endearment?

A Stór: Means 'my treasure', usually used to express affectionate friendship, especially for parent and children relationships. A Chroí: Means 'my heart', a stronger version of the above, meant more for lovers to use. Mo Ghrá (pronounced 'graw'): Means 'my love', for relationships that are that little bit more serious!
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What is Irish slang for girlfriend?

6. Mot or moth. From the Irish “maith”, meaning “good” (but also “well” and “like”), the term for someone's girlfriend.
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What do Irish call their husbands?

“A chara” (uh KHAR-uh):

It is used to address both men and women.
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What do Irish call kissing?

Póg. This is the Irish word for a “kiss” e.g. “give us a póg” or even cuter a “póigín”. This is not to be confused with asking something to “Póg Mo Thóin” (Kiss my arse).
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What do Irish people say for mate?

Mucker. Mate, pal, friend. Example: I'm so excited to see my mucker.
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What do Irish call girls?

Cailín. “Cailín” means “girl” in the Irish language. A lot of Irish people still use this word even when speaking in English. The plural, “Cailíní,” is also commonly used, for example, “I'm meeting up with the cailíní later on.”
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What is crush Irish?

Quigley's Half Irish Pub has something to fit the bill: the Irish Crush. It's a traditional Orange Crush at its core: freshly squeezed orange juice, triple sec and Sprite, but with a very important substitution — Jameson instead of any manner of vodka.
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How do you flirt in Irish?

Irish people are renowned for their shyness when it comes to flirting.
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Get good with the Irish lingo
  1. 'Cop on to yourself'
  2. 'Man's a ride. '
  3. 'Deadly craic'
  4. 'Bang off that. '
  5. 'Yer man's a ride. '
  6. 'Get the shift. '
  7. 'Yer one's a wagon,' etc.
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Do Irish people say darling?

Acushla comes from the Irish Gaelic cuisle, which can mean "darling" but more literally means "pulse" or "vein." It's an adaptation of the Irish Gaelic a cuisle ("oh darling"). Cuisle was sometimes also paired with ma to give us macushla ("my darling"), as well as our next term of endearment....
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What is Irish slang for boyfriend?

Mot / Fella – Girlfriend / Boyfriend

In Irish, they use mot or fella.
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What is the Celtic name for love?

Carys. Carys may be a name that is Welsh in origin, but its beautiful translation meaning "to love" has made it popular among the Irish.
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How do you say sweetheart in Celtic?

Endearments for lovers and friends
  1. mo ghràdh - my love.
  2. mo chridhe - my heart.
  3. mo leannan - my lover, my sweetheart.
  4. m'eudail - my darling, my dear.
  5. a thasgaidh - my darling, my dear.
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What is an Irish word for a beautiful girl?

Beor. While scholars differ over the exact spelling of the word, they all agree it indicates a thoroughly attractive individual. Example: "Did anyone ever tell you that you're some beor?"
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What do they call potatoes in Ireland?

The common word for potato in Irish is práta (pl. prátaí), though in the West of Ireland, fata (pl. fataí) is used, while an early way of referring to the potato was An Spáinneach (meaning the Spaniard, and which is now usually translated to mean sweet potato).
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What are Irish red potatoes?

The Irish potato is a type of potato that is native to Ireland. The skin on these animals is extremely thin and usually very small. An Irish potato's flesh can be white, yellow, or red in color. They taste delicate, and they are often boiled or mashed to enhance their flavor.
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What does crush mean in British slang?

If you have a crush on someone, you are in love with them but do not have a relationship with them. [informal]
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What is a Shee in Irish?

sídh, also spelled síthe, in Irish folklore, a hill or mound under which fairies live. The phrase aos sídhe or the plural sídhe on its own (sometimes anglicized as shee) can denote fairy folk collectively. See also banshee.
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What does Wee Buns mean in Irish?

If a task was wee buns, it means it was very easy. It is similar to "piece of cake" Country: Irish English | Subject Area: General | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used.
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What does cute hoor mean in Irish?

Cute hoor and, by extension, "cute hoorism", is a cultural concept in Ireland where a certain level of corruption is forgiven - or sometimes even applauded - of politicians or businessmen.
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What does Anam Cara mean in Irish?

Anam is the Gaelic word for soul and cara is the word for friend. So anam cara in the Celtic world was the “soul friend.” In the early Celtic church, a person who acted as a teacher, companion, or spiritual guide was called an anam cara.
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Is Irish romantic?

It's said that the Irish are very romantic. We think it comes from the close knit bond they all share with their families, mammies and daddies. Irish boys are taught to be chivalrous and Irish women are rated as one of the most loving partners in the world.
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