ich liebe Käse
/ɪç ˈliːbə ˈkɛːzə/word by word
The English phrase "I love cheese" is translated into German as ich liebe Käse.
ich liebe Käse is a statement used to express a strong liking for cheese.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some southern regions of Germany, such as Bavaria, Switzerland and Austria, the term Käs is used instead of Käse.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase ich liebe Käse, the verb liebe is the first-person singular conjugation of lieben (to love).
How do you pronounce it?
/ɪç ˈliːbə ˈkɛːzə/
Did you know?
- The word Käse is used in the German idiom Das ist doch Käse!, which means 'That is nonsense!' or 'That is rubbish!'
- In some German dialects, calling someone a Käsekopf literally means they are a 'cheese head' and is a playful way to call them silly.
- While ich liebe Käse is grammatically correct, Germans often use the verb mögen or the phrase ich esse gerne Käse to express a fondness for food, as lieben can sound intensely romantic or dramatic.
Examples in context
- Ich liebe Käse.I love cheese.This example shows how to use the phrase ich liebe Käse.Tatoeba #2152887 by balkanbalkan, translation #2151983 by balkanbalkan
- Entschuldigen Sie, aber ich muss sagen, dass ich Käse liebe. Er bringt immer so viel Freude auf den Tisch!Excuse me, but I have to say that I love cheese. It always brings so much joy to the table!
- Wisst ihr, dass ich Käse über alles liebe? Es gibt nichts Besseres!Do you guys know that I love cheese above everything? There's nothing better!
- Ich bin total verrückt nach Käse. Lass uns eine köstliche Käseplatte zubereiten!I'm absolutely crazy about cheese. Let's prepare a delicious cheese platter!
- Ich liebe Käse sehr.I love cheese very much.
- Mein Gott, ich liebe Käse!My God, I love cheese!
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Example conversation
Two friends are deciding what to order for a snack.
- JulianSollen wir Pizza bestellen?Should we order pizza?
- HannahJa, ich liebe Käse.Yes, I love cheese.
- JulianDann nehmen wir die mit extra Käse.Then let's get the one with extra cheese.
- HannahDas klingt perfekt!That sounds perfect!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (ich, Liebe, Käse) and can differ in connected speech.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
