Alles Liebe
/ˈaləs ˈliːbə/word by word
The English phrase 'love from' can be translated into German as Alles Liebe.
Alles Liebe is a warm closing used at the end of a letter, card or message to express affection to the recipient. It is often translated as 'all the love'.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase Alles Liebe literally translates to 'all love'.
Which one should you use?
While Alles Liebe is used for close personal relationships, Herzliche Grüße (which means 'warm greetings') is a more neutral, slightly more formal alternative suitable for acquaintances or colleagues. Another common informal option is Liebe Grüße, which translates to 'warm/loving greetings' and is used to express affection to friends and loved ones.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Alles Liebe is an informal closing used primarily with friends and family.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈaləs ˈliːbə/
Did you know?
- In modern digital messaging, Germans often shorten Liebe Grüße to LG or Alles Liebe to AL, though LG is far more common.
- If a German speaker uses Alles Liebe in a birthday card, it functions as both a closing and a wish for 'all the best' in the coming year.
- Old High German used the word lioba not just for romantic love, but to describe general concepts of health and pleasantness.
Examples in context
- Alles Liebe, dein Lukas.Love from your Lukas.
- Alles Liebe aus Berlin!Love from Berlin!
Example conversation
Sarah is writing a birthday card for Felix.
- SarahIch schreibe gerade eine Karte für Felix.I am writing a card for Felix right now.
- FelixWas schreibst du als Gruß am Ende?What are you writing as a greeting at the end?
- SarahIch schreibe: Alles Liebe, deine Sarah.I am writing: Love from your Sarah.
- FelixDas ist sehr lieb von dir.That is very sweet of you.
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.
