Verlieben Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verlieben" is used as verb with the meaning of "fall in love", "fall in love with" or "become fond of".

Essential properties of "verlieben"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: verlieben
Simple past: verliebte
Participle: verliebt

regularreflexive

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 "verlieben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To fall in love (with a person)"

Definition: "To fall in love or begin to feel love for someone."
Translation(s): fall in love
Synonym(s): sich verknallen, sich vergucken
Antonym(s): entlieben
Related word(s): Liebe, Verliebtheit

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich habe mich in meinen besten Freund verliebt.I fell in love with my best friend.
Es ist leicht, sich in jemanden zu verlieben, aber schwer, die Liebe aufrechtzuerhalten.It's easy to fall in love with someone, but hard to maintain the love.
Sie verliebte sich auf den ersten Blick in ihn.She fell in love with him at first sight.

2.) "To fall in love (with something)"

Definition: "To develop a strong interest or passion for something."
Translation(s): fall in love with, become fond of, develop a passion for
Synonym(s): sich begeistern für, Gefallen finden an
Related word(s): Leidenschaft, Begeisterung

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich habe mich in dieses Land verliebt.I fell in love with this country.
Er hat sich in die italienische Küche verliebt.He fell in love with Italian cuisine.
Sie verliebte sich sofort in das alte Haus.She immediately fell in love with the old house.

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