How do you use "Sweetheart" in a sentence?

Goodnight sweetheart. Thank you, sweetheart. She's a sweetheart.

Sweetheart

Q: What does "Sweetheart" mean?

Beloved, dear one (affectionate term). 'Sweetheart' is a gentle term of endearment. 'My sweetheart' for a romantic partner. 'Thank you, sweetheart' from older to younger, or between equals. Soft and traditional.

Slang Term BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★★ Very Common Casual

Meaning: Beloved, dear one (affectionate term).

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）。

자기야, 여보 (애칭)

'Sweetheart' is a gentle term of endearment. 'My sweetheart' for a romantic partner. 'Thank you, sweetheart' from older to younger, or between equals. Soft and traditional.

'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 애정 어린 호칭. 일부 지역에서는 가벼운 호칭으로도 사용. 모르는 사람이 쓰면 무례하게 들릴 수 있다.

Examples

Goodnight sweetheart.
晚安，宝贝
Buenas noches, cariño
おやすみ、あなた
잘 자, 여보.
Thank you, sweetheart.
谢谢你，宝贝
Gracias, cariño
ありがとう、あなた
고마워, 여보.
She's a sweetheart.
她是个很贴心的人
Es un encanto
彼女はとても優しい人だ
그녀는 정말 다정한 사람이야.

Pronunciation

/ˈswiːthɑːt/

Usage Guide

Context: affection, romance, kindness

Tone: warm, gentle

✓ Do Say

Sweetheart
宝贝
cariño
あなた、大切な人
자기야.
My sweetheart
我的宝贝
mi cariño
私の大切な人
안녕, 자기야.

✗ Don't Say

Can be patronising from stranger
陌生人说可能显得居高临下
Puede sonar condescendiente viniendo de un desconocido
知らない人から言われると恩着せがましく感じることがある
잘난 척하는 것처럼 들릴 수 있음

Common Mistakes

Sweet when genuine, patronising from stranger

Origin & History

From 'sweet' + 'heart'—someone whose heart is sweet. Traditional term of endearment that remains popular.

Etymology: Sweet + heart

First recorded: 13th century

Cultural Context

Era: 13th century onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Traditional romance

Regional notes: Universal English.

Variations

SweetheartMy sweetheart