How do you use "Sweetheart" in a sentence?

Hello, sweetheart. Thanks, sweetheart. How are you, sweetheart? You're a sweetheart.

Sweetheart

Q: What does "Sweetheart" mean?

Term of endearment Affectionate term for a loved one or (in some regions) casual address. Can be seen as patronizing from strangers.

Slang Term AmericanBritishAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Casual

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Meaning: Term of endearment

亲爱的，宝贝（亲昵的称呼）。

Querido/a, cariño (término afectuoso).

愛する人、大切な人（愛情表現）。

애칭, 사랑하는 사람에게 쓰는 다정한 호칭

Affectionate term for a loved one or (in some regions) casual address. Can be seen as patronizing from strangers.

'Sweetheart'是温柔的昵称。对恋人说'My sweetheart'。长辈对晚辈或同辈之间说'Thank you, sweetheart'。温柔而传统的说法。

'Sweetheart' es un término cariñoso y suave. 'My sweetheart' para una pareja romántica. 'Thank you, sweetheart' de mayor a menor, o entre iguales. Suave y tradicional.

「Sweetheart」は優しい愛称。恋人に対して「My sweetheart」。年上から年下へ、または対等な関係で「Thank you, sweetheart」。柔らかく伝統的な表現。

사랑하는 사람에게 쓰는 애칭. 일부 지역에서는 가볍게 부르는 호칭으로도 쓰인다. 모르는 사람이 쓰면 무례하게 느껴질 수 있다.

Examples

Hello, sweetheart.
你好，甜心
Hola, cielo
こんにちは、かわいい人
안녕, 자기야
Thanks, sweetheart.
谢谢，甜心
Gracias, cielo
ありがとう、かわいい人
고마워, 자기야
How are you, sweetheart?
你好吗，甜心？
Que tal, cielo?
元気？かわいい人
잘 지내, 자기야?
You're a sweetheart.
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

/ˈswiːthɑːt/

Usage Guide

Context: endearment, affection, praise

Tone: affectionate

✓ Do Say

Sweetheart.
甜心
Cielo
かわいい人
자기야.
Hello, sweetheart.
你好，甜心
Hola, cielo
こんにちは、かわいい人
안녕, 자기야.
You're a sweetheart.
你真是个好人
Eres un encanto
あなたは本当に優しい人ね
넌 정말 착한 사람이야.

✗ Don't Say

Can be patronizing
可能会显得居高临下
Puede sonar condescendiente
上から目線に聞こえることがある
잘난 척하는 것처럼 들릴 수 있음
Know your audience
要注意对方是否合适
Ten en cuenta a quien te diriges
相手との関係性を考えて使うこと
상대와의 관계를 고려해서 사용할 것

Common Mistakes

Can seem patronizing from strangers
Fine for loved ones

Origin & History

From sweet + heart (one who is dear to the heart).

Etymology: Sweet + heart

First recorded: Middle English

Cultural Context

Era: Traditional

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Universal endearment; All media

Regional notes: Universal endearment. Watch for perceived patronizing from strangers.

Variations

SweetheartSweetieSweet