VERB
lieben/ˈliːbn̩/to love; to be fond of
lieben is a German verb that means to love or to be fond of. It is pronounced /ˈliːbn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "liebte" and the past participle is "geliebt".
Definitions
1.to feel deep affection or romantic love for someone(emotion, person/animal)
a.to love someone (romantically or as a close relation)
Ich liebe dich.—I love you.
b.to love a family member or friend
Sie liebt ihre Eltern sehr.—She loves her parents very much.
2.to greatly like or enjoy something(enjoyment, preference)
a.to be fond of something (food, activities, etc.)
Er liebt Schokolade.—He loves chocolate.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | lieben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | liebe |
| Present (du) | liebst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | liebt |
| Preterite (ich) | liebte |
| Participle II | geliebt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | liebte |
| Imperative (singular) | liebe |
| Imperative (plural) | liebt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "lieben" mean in English?
- "lieben" means to love or to be fond of. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "lieben"?
- "lieben" is pronounced /ˈliːbn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "lieben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "lieben" is "geliebt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "lieben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "lieben" becomes "liebte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "lieben"?
- "lieben" is a verb in German.
