VERB
lieben/ˈliːbn̩/to love
lieben is a German verb that means to love. It is pronounced /ˈliːbn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "liebte" and the past participle is "geliebt".
Definitions
1.to feel deep affection for someone or something(emotions)
a.to be fond of a person, animal, or thing
Ich liebe meine Familie sehr.—I love my family a lot.
b.to be very fond of an activity or experience
Sie liebt es, im Meer zu schwimmen.—She loves swimming in the sea.
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. 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.
