Ich liebe Tom
The English phrase "I love tom" is translated into German as Ich liebe Tom.
Ich liebe Tom is used to express deep, romantic or intense love for a person named Tom.
Which one should you use?
While Ich liebe Tom expresses intense or romantic love, you would use Ich mag Tom if you simply like Tom as a person or a friend.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase Ich liebe Tom, the verb liebe is the first-person singular conjugation of lieben (to love).
Did you know?
- German has a specific word Liebeskummer to describe the heartache or grief experienced after a love like Ich liebe Tom ends.
- In Germany, saying Ich liebe dich is often considered a huge step in a relationship. Many couples use Ich hab' dich lieb for a softer, more versatile version of 'I love you' that works for friends and family.
- The 'ch' sound in Ich is produced in a different part of the mouth than the 'ch' in Achtung. This distinction between the 'Ich-Laut' and the 'Ach-Laut' is a hallmark of standard German pronunciation.
Examples in context
- Ich liebe Tom so sehr.I love Tom so much.This sentence is useful for expressing the intensity of your feeling with Ich liebe Tom.Tatoeba #5432295 by thomasvw, translation #5429443 by CK
- Oh wirklich? Ich liebe Tom. Er ist so nett.Oh, really? I love Tom. He is so kind.
- Ja, Tom ist großartig. Ich liebe Tom wirklich sehr.Yes, Tom is incredible. I truly love Tom very much.
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Example conversation
Laura and Julian are talking about her relationship.
- LauraIch liebe Tom.I love Tom.
- JulianDas ist wirklich schön, Laura.That is really beautiful, Laura.
- LauraEr ist ein toller Mann.He is a great man.
- JulianIch freue mich für dich.I am happy for you.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
