liefde
noun, Dutch, Flemish
The noun "love" is liefde in Flemish, just as in Dutch. For the verb, people in Flanders often say graag zien instead of houden van.
Meaning: deep affection (noun)
Ways to say it
| Dutch | Note |
|---|---|
| liefde | noun, Dutch, Flemish |
| graag zien | verb phrase, Flemish |
De liefde is the love between partners or the idea of love. Liefde voor muziek is love for music.
Which one should you use?
The verb "to love" is houden van in standard Dutch, but in Flanders iemand graag zien is the everyday choice for people you care about.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is a common-gender word, so it takes de: de liefde.
Did you know?
- The saying Liefde op het eerste gezicht means "love at first sight" in Dutch and Flemish.
Examples in context
- De liefde is blind.Love is blind.
- Ze zien elkaar graag.They love each other.
- Zijn liefde voor muziek was groot.His love for music was great.
Example conversation
Griet and her grandmother Oma talk about her grandfather in the kitchen.
- GrietOma, hoe hebben jullie elkaar leren kennen?Grandma, how did you two meet?
- OmaOp een dansavond, het was liefde op het eerste gezicht.At a dance, it was love at first sight.
- GrietWat mooi.How lovely.
