Need Hebrew speaker help

[valarltd]

Okay, so I have an Israeli character.

At one crucial juncture, he reveals his feelings for his lover by calling him some Hebrew endearment

As it stands, I have "yedidi."

I don't expect "Ani ohev otcha" (I love you, m/m form).

Is there one that doesn't sound as odd? as reminescent of diddle and yeti and Dee Dee and all sorts of other things?


yakiri? (darling)
ahuvi? (my love)
or even achi? (my brother
Would these work better? Do they have connotations I should know about?

Comments

[hotchikk.livejournal.com]

A lot of Israeli slang is borrowed from Arabic. "Habibi" is a good option here.

You might also try "motek", which is a bit more sugary-sweet, but depending on the context could work, especially if it's slightly ironic.