ich werde dich immer lieben
The English phrase "I will always love you" is translated into German as ich werde dich immer lieben.
This phrase is used to express a lifelong commitment of love to another person. You may also use endearing terms such as Schatz or Liebling, both of which mean "darling" in English.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is built from ich (I), werde (will), dich (you), immer (always) and lieben (love).
Which one should you use?
While ich werde dich immer lieben emphasizes a future commitment (I will…), the phrase Ich liebe dich immer uses the present tense to state a continuous current state (I always love you).
How does it change in a sentence?
In this future tense construction, the conjugated auxiliary verb werde takes the second position, while the infinitive lieben moves to the very end of the clause. The phrase uses the accusative form dich because the verb lieben requires a direct object.
Did you know?
- In German culture, the phrase Ich liebe dich is typically reserved for serious, committed relationships rather than casual dating.
- The modern meaning of lieben developed because an older word for love, minnen, began to be associated with sexual overtones.
- While ich werde dich immer lieben is a powerful vow, Germans often use the term Schatz as a daily nickname, which literally translates to 'treasure'.
Examples in context
- Ich werde dich immer lieben, ganz egal, was du auch tust.I will always love you no matter what you do.This sentence is useful for showing that your love remains constant regardless of actions.Tatoeba #8441859 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #5991126 by Hybrid
- Ich werde dich immer lieben.I will always love you.This is a simple way to state the phrase.Tatoeba #395302 by xtofu80, translation #853146 by piksea
- Ich werde dich immer lieben, mein Schatz.I will always love you, my darling.
Example conversation
Felix and Sarah are celebrating their anniversary at a quiet restaurant.
- FelixAlles Gute zum Jahrestag, Sarah.Happy anniversary, Sarah.
- SarahDanke, Felix. Ich bin so glücklich mit dir.Thank you, Felix. I am so happy with you.
- FelixIch werde dich immer lieben.I will always love you.
- SarahUnd ich werde dich auch immer lieben.And I will always love you too.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dich, ich, immer, lieben, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
