Jesus liebt mich
The English phrase "Jesus loves me" is translated into German as Jesus liebt mich.
This phrase is a statement of religious faith used to express the belief that Jesus Christ cares for the speaker.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Bavarian dialect, you may encounter the variations Jesus mog mi. or Jesus hat mi gern. to express that Jesus loves you.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase Jesus liebt mich, mich is the accusative form of ich (I) because it serves as the direct object of the sentence. If you wish to express the phrase in the past tense, the verb changes from liebt to the simple past form liebte, resulting in Jesus liebte mich.
Did you know?
- The Bavarian variation Jesus hat mi gern expresses a similar sentiment of being loved, but uses a phrase that literally translates to 'Jesus has me dear'.
- In German, the verb lieben is used for romantic, familial and religious love, whereas English often distinguishes between 'love' and 'adore' in religious contexts.
- The German word mich shares a common ancestor with the English word 'me', tracing back to the Proto-Indo-European root *me.
Examples in context
- In meinem Herzen weiß ich: Jesus liebt mich.In my heart, I know: Jesus loves me.
Example conversation
A young woman and man are talking about their faith in a park.
- HannahGlaubst du an die Kraft des Glaubens?Do you believe in the power of faith?
- MaximilianJa, denn ich weiß: Jesus liebt mich.Yes, because I know: Jesus loves me.
- HannahDas ist ein sehr schöner Gedanke, Maximilian.That is a very beautiful thought, Maximilian.
- MaximilianDanke, Hannah. Es gibt mir viel Kraft.Thank you, Hannah. It gives me much strength.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Jesus, mich, CC BY-SA 4.0.
