mein Geliebter
/maɪ̯n ɡəˈliːptɐ/word by word
The English phrase "my beloved" is translated into German as mein Geliebter.
mein Geliebter is a term of endearment used to refer to a person who is loved romantically. It is a highly romantic expression that carries a poetic or literary tone.
Which one should you use?
While Geliebter means "beloved", it can also carry a connotation of "lover" in certain contexts. For a more common and neutral term of endearment, you might use mein Schatz.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
mein Geliebter is formal or literary and is not typically used in casual everyday speech. For a more informal way to say "my darling", you can use Mein Liebling.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase changes to meine Geliebte when referring to a woman.
How do you pronounce it?
/maɪ̯n ɡəˈliːptɐ/
Did you know?
- German has a specific word, Geborgenheit, to describe the feeling of security and warmth one feels when with a Geliebter.
- Because Geliebter can also mean 'lover' in a sexual sense, using it in a crowded room might sound more erotic than purely romantic to a German ear.
- In romantic poetry, the term Geliebte is often paired with the word Sehnsucht, referring to an intense, painful longing for the beloved.
Examples in context
- Mein Schatz, ich vermisse dich so sehr!My treasure, I miss you so much!
- Mein Liebling, du machst mich glücklich.My darling, you make me happy.
- Mein Herz, du bist alles für mich.My heart, you mean everything to me.
Example conversation
Julia is saying goodbye to Julian at the train station.
- JulianIch werde dich sehr vermissen, Julia.I will miss you very much, Julia.
- JuliaIch auch, mein Geliebter.Me too, my beloved.
- JulianKomm schnell wieder zurück.Come back quickly.
- JuliaDas verspreche ich dir.I promise you that.
