Ich liebe Deutschland
The English phrase "I love germany" is translated into German as Ich liebe Deutschland.
The phrase is used to express a strong feeling of affection or admiration for the country of Germany.
What does it mean word for word?
The sentence is composed of the subject Ich (I), the conjugated verb liebe (love) and the direct object Deutschland (Germany).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Berlin dialect, the phrase Ick liebe Deutschland! is used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb liebe is the first-person singular conjugation of lieben (to love). In this sentence, Deutschland is in the accusative case because it is the direct object of the verb lieben.
Did you know?
- The word Deutschland originates from the Old High German word diutisc, which meant 'of the people'. This distinguished the common people's language from the Latin used by the clergy and scholars.
- While liebe means 'love', Germans often use the verb mögen (to like) or the phrase ich mag for things they admire. Using lieben for a country is a very strong, passionate statement.
Examples in context
- Ich liebe Deutschland, weil es so schön ist.I love Germany because it is so beautiful.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their travel experiences in Europe.
- JulianWas ist dein Lieblingsland in Europa?What is your favorite country in Europe?
- LauraIch liebe Deutschland.I love Germany.
- JulianDas ist schön, Laura.That is nice, Laura.
- LauraJa, es ist ein tolles Land.Yes, it is a great country.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Deutschland, Ich, ich, CC BY-SA 4.0.
