Ich liebe euch alle
/ɪç ˈliːbə ɔɪ̯ç ˈalə/word by word
The English phrase "I love you all" is translated into German as Ich liebe euch alle.
The phrase is used to express deep affection for a group of people.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Ich (I), liebe (love), euch (you [plural/informal]) and alle (all).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Berlin dialect, ick is a variation of the standard German ich meaning "I". In the Bavarian dialect, enk is the equivalent of euch.
How does it change in a sentence?
euch is the accusative plural form of the informal ihr (you). It is used here because the verb lieben requires the accusative case.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɪç ˈliːbə ɔɪ̯ç ˈalə/
Did you know?
- While Ich liebe euch alle is grammatically correct, Germans often use Ich hab euch alle lieb for friends and family to sound more natural and less dramatic.
- In German, using euch instead of Sie immediately signals that you view the group as equals or close companions.
- The word euch shares an ancient linguistic ancestor with the Old English word ēowiċ, which was the plural form of 'you'.
Examples in context
- Ich liebe euch alle.I love you all.Tatoeba #4805135 by Raringo, translation #2380231 by CK
- Ich liebe euch alle sehr.I love you all very much.Tatoeba #10132554 by wolfgangth, translation #5206932 by CK
Example conversation
A family gathering during a holiday.
- HannahDanke für den tollen Tag, ich liebe euch alle.Thanks for the great day, I love you all.
- LukasWir lieben dich auch, Hannah.We love you too, Hannah.
- HannahIhr seid die besten!You guys are the best!
- LukasDas ist sehr lieb von dir.That is very sweet of you.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (Ich, Liebe, euch, alle) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Ich, euch, ich, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
