mach Liebe mit mir
The English phrase "make love to me" is translated into German as mach Liebe mit mir.
This phrase is used as a request to have sexual intercourse with someone.
Did you know?
- While mach Liebe mit mir is a literal translation, Germans often use the verb betreiben (to conduct or operate) with Sex to describe the act of making love.
- In some German dialects, the word mir can actually mean 'we' instead of 'me' due to an old linguistic blending of wir and mir.
- While mach Liebe mit mir is a direct translation of the English idiom, a native speaker would rarely use it. In German, the verb 'lieben' (to love) is almost never used as a noun in this way to describe the physical act.
Example conversation
Laura and Julian are alone in the bedroom.
- LauraIch vermisse dich so sehr.I miss you so much.
- JulianIch bin ja schon hier, Laura.I am already here, Laura.
- LauraKomm zu mir und mach Liebe mit mir.Come to me and make love to me.
- JulianSehr gerne, mein Schatz.I would love to, my darling.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Liebe, mir, mit, CC BY-SA 4.0.
