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
regulartransitive
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"
- Definition: "To feel love for someone or something."
- Translation(s): to love, to adore, to cherish
- Synonym(s): verehrern, schätzen
- Antonym(s): hassen, verabscheuen
- Related word(s): Liebe, liebhaben
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich liebe dich.
- Er liebt seine Familie sehr.
- Sie liebt es, Bücher zu lesen.
2.) "To have a great passion or fondness"
- Definition: "To have a great fondness or passion for something."
- Translation(s): to love, to be passionate about, to enjoy greatly
- Synonym(s): mögen, genießen
- Antonym(s): ablehnen, verachten
- Related word(s): Leidenschaft, Begeisterung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich liebe es, zu reisen.
- Sie liebt es, neue Rezepte auszuprobieren.
- Er liebt es, Fußball zu spielen.
3.) "To be in a romantic or sexual relationship; to make love"
- Definition: "To refer to a romantic or sexual relationship, often implying the act of loving."
- Translation(s): to love (romantically/sexually), to make love, to be intimate
- Synonym(s): intim sein, sich vergnügen
- Antonym(s): hassen, verabscheuen
- Related word(s): Beziehung, Partnerschaft
📝 Some usage examples:
- Sie lieben sich seit Jahren.
- Wir haben die ganze Nacht liebt.
- Er liebt sie heimlich.
4.) "To express a strong preference"
- Definition: "To express a strong preference for something."
- Translation(s): to love, to prefer greatly, to be very fond of
- Synonym(s): Bevorzugen, Vorziehen
- Antonym(s): Ablehnen, Verachten
- Related word(s): Vorliebe, Präferenz
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich liebe dunkle Schokolade.
- Sie liebt italienisches Essen.
- Er liebt klassische Musik.
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