How to Say “I Love You to the Moon and Back” in German

Ich liebe dich bis zum Mond und zurück
The English phrase "I love you to the moon and back" is translated into German as Ich liebe dich bis zum Mond und zurück.
This expression is used to tell someone that you love them very much. You can also use Ich habe dich über alles lieb to emphasize that your love for the person surpasses everything else.

Which one should you use?

While Ich liebe dich bis zum Mond und zurück is a direct way to express this sentiment, the phrase Ich hab' dich zum Mond und wieder zurück lieb offers a more casual and playful way to say the same thing.

Did you know?

  • The term zurück is built from a combination of the prefix zu- and the word Rücken meaning 'back'.
  • While the English phrase is a modern poetic staple, German speakers often use the alternative Ich hab' dich lieb to express a more gentle, warm affection that is less heavy than the intense 'Ich liebe dich'.
  • In German, the word 'Mond' (moon) is a close relative of the word 'Monat' (month), as both stem from ancient roots referring to the lunar cycle.

Examples in context

  • Ich liebe dich bis zum Mond und zurück, mein Schatz.
    I love you to the moon and back, my darling.
  • Du weißt, ich liebe dich bis zum Mond und zurück.
    You know I love you to the moon and back.
  • Ich schreibe dir: Ich liebe dich bis zum Mond und zurück.
    I am writing to you: I love you to the moon and back.

Example conversation

Julia and Maximilian are saying goodnight.

  1. Julia

    Gute Nacht, mein Schatz.
    Good night, my darling.
  2. Maximilian

    Gute Nacht, Julia.
    Good night, Julia.
  3. Julia

    Ich liebe dich bis zum Mond und zurück.
    I love you to the moon and back.
  4. Maximilian

    Ich liebe dich auch so sehr.
    I love you so much too.

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