How do you use "Darling" in a sentence?

Hello darling. Thank you, darling. You're a darling.

Darling

Q: What does "Darling" mean?

Beloved, dear one (term of endearment). 'Darling' is an affectionate term for a loved one or general term of address. 'Hello darling' can be romantic or just friendly warmth. British usage is broader than American.

Slang Term BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Casual

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Meaning: Beloved, dear one (term of endearment).

亲爱的，宝贝（昵称）。

Querido/a, cariño (término cariñoso).

愛する人、大切な人（愛称）。

자기야, 달링 (애칭)

'Darling' is an affectionate term for a loved one or general term of address. 'Hello darling' can be romantic or just friendly warmth. British usage is broader than American.

'Darling'是对爱人的亲昵称呼，也可用作一般性的称呼。'Hello darling'既可以是浪漫的，也可以只是友善的问候。在英国的使用范围比美国更广。

'Darling' es un término afectuoso para un ser querido o una forma general de dirigirse a alguien. 'Hello darling' puede ser romántico o simplemente amabilidad. En el uso británico es más amplio que en el americano.

「Darling」は愛する人への愛称、または親しみを込めた呼びかけ。「Hello darling」はロマンチックにも、単なる温かい挨拶としても使える。イギリスではアメリカよりも広い場面で使われる。

사랑하는 사람에게 쓰는 애칭. 또는 (특정 상황에서) 가벼운 호칭으로도 사용. 진심 어린 표현일 수도 있고 연극적일 수도 있다.

Examples

Hello darling.
你好，亲爱的
Hola, cariño
ハロー、ダーリン
안녕, 자기야.
Thank you, darling.
谢谢你，亲爱的
Gracias, cariño
ありがとう、ダーリン
고마워, 자기야.
You're a darling.
你真是个好人
Eres un encanto
あなたは本当に優しい人ね
넌 정말 다정한 사람이야.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɑːlɪŋ/

Usage Guide

Context: affection, address, love

Tone: warm, affectionate

✓ Do Say

Darling
亲爱的
cariño
ダーリン
자기야!
Hello darling
你好，亲爱的
hola, cariño
ハロー、ダーリン
안녕, 자기야.
You're a darling
你真好
eres un encanto
あなたは優しい人
고마워, 자기야.

✗ Don't Say

Can be romantic or just friendly
既可以是浪漫的也可以只是友好的称呼
Puede ser romántico o simplemente amistoso
ロマンチックにも親しみの表現にもなる
Can be sincere or theatrical（진심일 수도, 과장일 수도 있음）

Common Mistakes

British: often casual. American: more romantic.

Origin & History

From Old English 'deorling' (dear one). One of the oldest and most enduring terms of endearment. British usage extends to casual friendly address.

Etymology: From Old English 'deorling'

First recorded: Old English

Cultural Context

Era: Old English onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal, slightly posh associations

Pop culture: British drama; Absolutely Fabulous

Regional notes: British especially, universal understanding.

Variations

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