уменьшительно-ласкательные слова... how can I say it in eng? ))) and what words are there?
in general, can anyone tell me what words I can use f.e. for my baby, as "my honey", may be "dear" ... I don't know... if the phrase "my darling" is used nowadays?
What gentle words I can say to my husband or my mother?
The kazakh word JANYM is widespread in my country ))) anyone in Kazakhstan uses it to say smth like "my soul" to people he/she love. And there are other words, f.e KYMBATTYM or SYUIKTIM ) it's about my language, and what about english?

Question

уменьшительно-ласкательные слова... how can I say it in eng? ))) and what words are there?
in general, can anyone tell me  what words I can use f.e. for my baby, as "my honey", may be "dear" ... I don't know... if the phrase "my darling" is used nowadays? 
What gentle words I can say to my husband or my mother? 
The kazakh word JANYM is widespread in my country ))) anyone in Kazakhstan uses it to say smth like "my soul" to people he/she love. And there are other words, f.e KYMBATTYM or SYUIKTIM ) it's about my language, and what about english?

Answer

In English, it's quite common to use " my babe", "hey babe", " my darling", "my sweetheart"or " my honey".However, my dear is old-fashioned nowadays.

Answers · 1

Still haven’t found your answers?

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn a language from the comfort of your own home. Browse our selection of experienced language tutors and enroll in your first lesson now!