Ich liebe dich, Schatz
/ɪç ˈliːbə dɪç ʃat͡s/word by word
The English phrase "I love you, babe" is translated into German as Ich liebe dich, Schatz.
This phrase is an expression of love used for a romantic partner.
What does it mean word for word?
The term for 'babe' used here is Schatz, which literally means 'treasure'.
Which one should you use?
While Schatz is the standard term, adding an '-i' to make Schatzi creates a more diminutive, cute or informal version of 'babe'.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɪç ˈliːbə dɪç ʃats/
Did you know?
- In many German relationships, Ich liebe dich is reserved for very serious milestones. For daily affection, Germans often use Ich hab' dich lieb, which is a softer and more casual way to say 'I love you'.
- Although Schatz translates to 'treasure', its earliest Proto-West Germanic root skatt referred to 'cattle'. In ancient societies, livestock were the primary form of wealth.
- Germans sometimes use animal-themed nicknames instead of Schatz. Common alternatives include Mausi for 'little mouse' or Hasi for 'little bunny'.
Examples in context
- Ich liebe dich, Schatz.I love you, darling.
- Ich habe dich von ganzem Herzen lieb, Babe.I love you from the bottom of my heart, babe.
- I mog diI like/love you
- Gute Nacht, ich liebe dich, Schatz.Good night, I love you, babe.
- Hör zu, ich liebe dich, Schatz.Listen, I love you, babe.
Example conversation
Lukas and Julia are sitting on the sofa after a long day.
- LukasEs war ein schöner Tag heute.It was a beautiful day today.
- JuliaJa, das war es.Yes, it was.
- LukasIch liebe dich, Schatz.I love you, babe.
- JuliaIch liebe dich auch, Lukas.I love you too, Lukas.
