Translation of German word "lieben" to English
lieben
/liːbən/
Meaning
VerbTo have a strong affection for (someone or something).
How to use
The weak verb lieben ('to love') conjugates regularly: ich liebe, du liebst, er liebt, hat geliebt. The direct object is in the accusative case (Ich liebe dich). It is used for romance, family, food, or hobbies.
🇬🇧 English
to love
Example
Die Liebe einer Mutter lässt sich nicht so leicht erschüttern.
A mother's love is not easily shaken.
Die Liebe meines Mannes ist das Wichtigste in meinem Leben.
My husband's love is the most important thing in my life.
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Common phrases
- Ich liebe dich.— I love you.
- Liebe auf den ersten Blick— love at first sight (noun collocation)
- heiß und innig lieben— to love passionately and deeply
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Present Tense (Präsens)
Simple Past (Präteritum)
Perfect (Perfekt)
ich habe geliebt
Imperative (Imperativ)
Frequency rank: #219 in German
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The German word "lieben" is defined as: "To have a strong affection for (someone or something)."
What does the German word "lieben" mean?▼
The German word "lieben" means "to love" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich liebe meine Familie." (which translates as "A mother's love is not easily shaken.").
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