Lieben Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Lieben" is used as verb with the meaning of "to love", "to adore" or "to cherish".

Essential properties of "lieben"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: lieben
  • Simple past: liebte
  • Participle: geliebt

See full conjugation of lieben

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "lieben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To feel love"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich liebe dich.I love you.
  2. Er liebt seine Familie sehr.He loves his family very much.
  3. Sie liebt es, Bücher zu lesen.She loves to read books.

2.) "To have a great passion or fondness"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich liebe es, zu reisen.I love to travel.
  2. Sie liebt es, neue Rezepte auszuprobieren.She loves to try new recipes.
  3. Er liebt es, Fußball zu spielen.He loves to play football.

3.) "To be in a romantic or sexual relationship; to make love"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sie lieben sich seit Jahren.They have loved each other for years.
  2. Wir haben die ganze Nacht liebt.We made love all night.
  3. Er liebt sie heimlich.He secretly loves her.

4.) "To express a strong preference"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Ich liebe dunkle Schokolade.I love dark chocolate.
  2. Sie liebt italienisches Essen.She loves Italian food.
  3. Er liebt klassische Musik.He loves classical music.
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