NOUN

Liebe/ˈliːbə/love; affection

Liebe is a German noun that means love or affection. It is pronounced /ˈliːbə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Lieben".

Definitions

1.a strong feeling of deep affection or attachment(emotion)

a.romantic love between people

Sie hat ihm ihre Liebe gestanden.She confessed her love to him.

b.love as a general, positive feeling

Kinder brauchen viel Liebe und Zuwendung.Children need lots of love and care.

2.strong liking or fondness for something(affection for something)

a.fondness for activities or things

Seine Liebe zur Musik ist bekannt.His love of music is well known.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Liebedie Lieben
Genitiveder Liebeder Lieben
Dativeder Liebeden Lieben
Accusativedie Liebedie Lieben

Frequently asked questions

What does "Liebe" mean in English?
"Liebe" means love or affection. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Liebe"?
"Liebe" is pronounced /ˈliːbə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Liebe" der, die, or das?
"Liebe" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Liebe"?
The plural of "Liebe" is "Lieben".
What part of speech is "Liebe"?
"Liebe" is a noun in German.

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