“Sweetheart” is kind of old-fashioned when referring two people in love, is there any replacement?
“Sweetheart” is kind of old-fashioned when referring to two people in love, is there any replacement?

Question

Answer

"High school sweethearts" is a set expression in contemporary English.

Answer

Thank you, Zowee. Is there just one word with same meaning? Dictionary says lover is a relationship outside of marriage, but I am looking for a word to describe a normal girlfriend-boyfriend relationship. For example, they were high school sweethearts

Answer

Lovers?

Answer

You could say 'lovers' or 'in love'. Or perhaps 'they are together', or, 'they are a couple'. If you can give us a sentence it would be easier...

Verpassen Sie nicht die Gelegenheit, bequem von zu Hause aus eine Sprache zu lernen. Stöbern Sie in unserer Auswahl an erfahrenen Sprachlehrern und melden Sie sich jetzt zu Ihrer ersten Unterrichtsstunde an!