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.strong feeling of affection or deep attachment(emotion)

a.romantic love between people

Ihre Liebe zu ihm war sehr groß.Her love for him was very great.

b.general affection, fondness

Die Liebe zu Tieren begleitet ihn sein ganzes Leben.His love for animals has accompanied him his whole life.

2.term of endearment in communication(address/farewell)

a.used in greetings and letters

Liebe Anna, herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag!Dear Anna, congratulations on your birthday!

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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