ich liebe dich, Mama
/ɪç ˈliːbə dɪç ˈmama/word by word
The German phrase for "I love you mommy" is ich liebe dich, Mama.
This phrase is an expression of affection spoken by a child to their mother.
Which one should you use?
While ich liebe dich, Mama is a standard way to express deep love, the colloquial alternative Ich hab' dich lieb, Mama is also very common. This second version is a slightly more casual way for children to express affection to a parent compared to the more intense ich liebe dich.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Saxon dialect, you might hear Iech hob dir lieb, Mamm. to mean "I love you, Mom."
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase uses the informal pronoun dich because the relationship between a child and a mother is intimate.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɪç ˈliːbə dɪç ˈmama/
Did you know?
- In older German literature, the expression of love to a parent was often more reserved and less frequent than the modern, open use of ich liebe dich.
- The word ich shares its ancient roots with the English 'I', tracing back to the same Proto-Indo-European source *eǵh₂óm.
- Even though Mama is used by children, the concept of the 'mother' in German culture is often tied to the word Mutter, which feels much more formal and distant.
Examples in context
- Ich liebe dich, Mama. Du bist die Beste!I love you, Mom. You're the best!
- Mama, ich hab' dich lieb. Danke für alles, was du für mich tust.Mom, I love you. Thank you for everything you do for me.
- Ich liebe dich, Mama!I love you, mommy!
- Sag ihr: Ich liebe dich, Mama.Tell her: I love you, mommy.
- Das Kind sagt: Ich liebe dich, Mama.The child says: I love you, mommy.
Example conversation
A child gives his mother a drawing.
- MaximilianSchau mal, Mama! Ich liebe dich, Mama.Look, mommy! I love you, mommy.
- SarahOh, das ist so schön! Ich liebe dich auch.Oh, that is so beautiful! I love you too.
- MaximilianDas Bild ist nur für dich.The picture is only for you.
- SarahDanke, mein Schatz.Thank you, my sweetheart.
