Hello, I was just wondering if anyone knows if Mo chroí is used in friendships. I have someone that calls me that and am extremely curious to know the intentions behind it I guess lol. Cheers, thanks for your time

It's more likely to be used in a romantic (or close family) situation, and in any case it would only be used to discuss the person, and not to address the person directly. In that case, you would change it to A Chroí (the vocative form).

For a less endearing situation, you could use A Chara (if addressing the person) or mo chara, if discussing the person, meaning "my friend" in either case, although that can also be used with relative strangers, so it might not be endearing enough for what you want. If the person is a really good friend, you could use A Dhlúthchara (if addressing the person) or mo dhlúthchara, if discussing the person, meaning "my [close/dear/great] friend".

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I'm not a native (or entirely fluent) speaker, so be sure to wait for confirmations/corrections, especially for tattoos.

Depends on whether the person saying it to you actually spoke Irish, Lots of folks use expressions they've heard without really knowing what they are, just a general idea. I've been called a chroí countless times and it definitely wasn't romantic or familial.

Yes, he is fluent and is from Ireland. He is usually the main person I ask for help in the language, but most definitely not in this case. Lol, totally way too embarrassed to ask. Thank you for your help

Then you'll have to pay close attention to him. Actions speak louder than words.

Not so fluent if he is calling you 'mo chroí' when speaking to you. As was previously mentioned, when talking to you, it should be 'a chroí'. I think people mean different things when using terms. Even in English, many people I know would never use 'love' when talking to someone not particularly close, yet others seem to use it to anyone and everyone. Your uncertainly is not going to be solved here, I'm afraid! Good luck, a chara.

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Along those lines, years ago I read a novel about a youmg Irishman who had escaped to America fleing the Brits, He fall in love with a Native American fleeing her tribe and together they have many adventures. Throughout the book he hints at a pet name, very special, that he calls her, an Irish term of endearment. Finally it's revealed . Costasach. The author looked up "dear" but didn't realize that its a word Irish people use for costly, expensive. I nearly choked laughing.

Better than being called cheap!

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