Ik heff di leev
northern
I love you in Low German is Ik heff di leev, literally "I have you dear". You will also see it written Ik hebb di leev.
Meaning: an expression of love (phrase)
Ways to say it
| German | Note |
|---|---|
| Ik heff di leev | northern |
| Ik hebb di leev | spelling variant |
What does it mean word for word?
Ik is "I", heff is "have", di is "you" and leev means "dear".
Which one should you use?
Standard German says Ich liebe dich. Low German keeps the older consonants, as in ik instead of ich.
Did you know?
- Low German is also the source of the northern greeting Moin, used at any time of day.
Examples in context
- Ik heff di so leev.I love you so much.
Example conversation
Hauke and Anke stand on the dike in East Frisia at sunset.
- HaukeAnke, ik heff di leev.Anke, I love you.
- AnkeIk di ok.I love you too.
- HaukeDat freut mi.That makes me happy.
