Lieben
Example: Ich liebe es, mit meinen Freunden zu spielen.
Definition
"Lieben" is a verb meaning to feel deep affection or strong emotional attachment towards someone or something. It often implies romantic or profound love, as in expressing care, passion, or devotion, such as in the phrase 'Ich liebe es, mit meinen Freunden zu spielen.'
Etymology
The German verb "lieben" originates from Old High German 'lioban,' which traces back to the Proto-Germanic '*leubjanan,' meaning 'to care for' or 'to desire.' Did you know that this root is related to the English word 'love,' showing their shared linguistic heritage?
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"Lieben" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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