verliebt in
with accusative
The English phrase "in love" is translated into German as verliebt in.
verliebt in is used to describe a person or persons who are enamored with someone.
Meaning: of a person or persons: enamored (prep_phrase)
Which one should you use?
The word verliebt is an adjective used to describe a state of being in love, whereas the verb verlieben is used to describe the actual process of falling in love.
How does it change in a sentence?
verliebt in is a prepositional phrase that is used with the accusative case.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use the dative case after in because they attempt to translate "with" or "at" directly, but you must use the accusative case here.
Did you know?
- If you want to say you are 'head over heels' in love, Germans use the expression 'über beide Ohren verliebt', meaning 'in love over both ears'.
- German has a specific word, Liebeskummer, to describe the opposite state of verliebt, specifically the heartache and misery of unrequited or lost love.
- In German, you can be verliebt in an object, a city, or a hobby, not just a person, which allows the phrase to describe an intense passion for a thing.
Examples in context
- Ich bin so verliebt in dich.I'm so in love with you.This sentence is useful for expressing being in love with someone using verliebt in.Tatoeba #7778241 by BerlinJakarta, translation #5907639 by OsoHombre
- Tom ist noch verliebt in dich.Tom is still in love with you.This sentence is useful for expressing that someone is still in love with someone using verliebt in.Tatoeba #7592247 by wolfgangth, translation #6655921 by CK
- Ich glaube, ich bin verliebt in sie.I think I'm in love with her.Tatoeba #10106456 by wolfgangth, translation #3903710 by CH
- Du bedeutest mir so viel.You mean so much to me.
- Du bist meine große Liebe.You are my great love.
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Example conversation
Felix and Laura are talking in a cafe about a mutual friend.
- FelixIst er wirklich verliebt in sie?Is he really in love with her?
- LauraJa, er ist total verliebt in sie.Yes, he is totally in love with her.
- FelixDas ist eine schöne Nachricht.That is lovely news.
- LauraIch freue mich sehr für ihn.I am very happy for him.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “in love” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
