mein Lieblingspaar
The English phrase 'my favorite couple' is translated into German as mein Lieblingspaar.
You can use mein Lieblingspaar to refer to a couple you like best. For a more informal tone, you might use Mein Lieblingspärchen or Mein absolutes Traumpaar, the latter of which translates to 'my dream couple' or 'my ideal couple'.
What does it mean word for word?
The word Lieblingspaar is a compound of Liebling (favorite/darling) and Paar (couple).
How does it change in a sentence?
Because Paar is a neuter noun, the possessive pronoun mein does not take an -e ending in the nominative case. To express the plural 'my favorite couples', use meine Lieblingspaare. If you want to indicate possession using the genitive case ('of my favorite couple'), the phrase becomes meines Lieblingspaares.
Did you know?
- In German, the diminutive -chen in Lieblingspärchen can sometimes sound patronizing or overly cute if used toward adults you do not know well.
- While Paar means a couple, the phrase ein Paar without an article often means 'a few' when referring to an unspecified number of things.
- The word Liebling is also used as a direct noun to mean 'darling' or 'sweetheart' when addressing a partner.
Examples in context
- Mein Lieblingspaar ist Thomas und Anna. Sie sind so harmonisch zusammen und ergänzen sich perfekt.My favorite couple is Thomas and Anna. They are so harmonious together and complement each other perfectly.
- Mein Lieblingspärchen sind Lisa und David. Sie sind so süß zusammen!My favorite couple is Lisa and David. They are so sweet together!
- Mein absolutes Traumpaar sind Maria und Tim. Sie ergänzen sich perfekt und strahlen Glück und Harmonie aus.My dream couple is Maria and Tim. They complement each other perfectly and radiate happiness and harmony.
- Sie sind einfach mein Lieblingspaar.They are simply my favorite couple.
- Das ist mein Lieblingspaar aus dem Film.That is my favorite couple from the movie.
Example conversation
Laura and Maximilian are watching a romantic movie together.
- LauraDie beiden sind mein Lieblingspaar!Those two are my favorite couple!
- MaximilianSie wirken wirklich sehr glücklich.They seem really very happy.
- LauraJa, ich hoffe, sie bleiben ewig zusammen.Yes, I hope they stay together forever.
- MaximilianDas wäre eine sehr schöne Geschichte.That would be a very beautiful story.
