alles Liebe
/ˈaləs ˈliːbə/word by word
The English phrase "lots of love" can be translated into German as alles Liebe.
alles Liebe is used as a warm closing at the end of a letter or message to someone you care about.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "all love".
Which one should you use?
While alles Liebe is used for people you are close to, Herzliche Grüße (meaning "warm greetings") is a more neutral, semi-formal alternative used in professional or polite social contexts.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
alles Liebe is an informal closing used for friends and family, rather than a formal sign-off.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈaləs ˈliːbə/
Did you know?
- In some regions of Germany, people use Alles Liebe as a way to say 'Happy Birthday' or 'All the best' when someone is celebrating a milestone.
- In German, the word Liebe originally meant 'joy' or 'pleasantness' rather than just the romantic affection we use today.
- If you are writing to a romantic partner, you might replace alles Liebe with In Liebe, which is a more intense and intimate way to sign off.
Examples in context
- Alles Liebe, deine Emma.Lots of love, your Emma.
- Schreib mir bald, alles Liebe!Write to me soon, lots of love!
- Alles Liebe an deine Familie.Lots of love to your family.
Example conversation
Felix and Hannah are exchanging quick messages via text.
- FelixDanke für die Karte, Hannah!Thanks for the card, Hannah!
- HannahGerne, Felix. Alles Liebe!You're welcome, Felix. Lots of love!
- FelixBis bald!See you soon!
- HannahTschüss!Bye!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (alles, Liebe) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Liebe, alles, CC BY-SA 4.0.
