mein Lieblingsfach
The English phrase "my favourite subject" is translated into German as mein Lieblingsfach.
mein Lieblingsfach is used to identify the specific school subject that a person likes more than any other.
What does it mean word for word?
The noun Lieblingsfach is a compound of Liebling (favourite) and Fach (subject).
How does it change in a sentence?
Because Lieblingsfach is a neuter noun, the possessive pronoun mein does not take an ending when used in the nominative case, such as in the phrase mein Lieblingsfach ist…
Did you know?
- The word Liebling can be used on its own as a term of endearment similar to 'darling' or 'sweetheart'. In the phrase mein Lieblingsfach, it acts as a prefix to indicate preference.
- The word Fach refers to a 'compartment' or 'shelf' in a cabinet, implying that a school subject is a specific container for knowledge.
- The 's' in Lieblingsfach is a Fugen-s, a 'joining-s' that acts as linguistic glue to connect two nouns without indicating a plural or possessive.
Examples in context
- Mein Lieblingsfach ist Mathematik. Ich finde Mathematik besonders interessant und herausfordernd.My favorite subject is Mathematics. I find Mathematics particularly interesting and challenging.
- Mein Lieblingsfach ist Kunst. Ich finde Kunst super interessant und kreativ.My favorite subject is Art. I find Art super interesting and creative.
- Mein Lieblingsfach ist Geschichte.My favourite subject is history.
- Mathe ist nicht mein Lieblingsfach.Math is not my favourite subject.
Example conversation
Laura and Maximilian are talking about their school subjects during a break.
- LauraWas ist dein Lieblingsfach, Maximilian?What is your favourite subject, Maximilian?
- MaximilianMein Lieblingsfach ist Sport.My favourite subject is PE.
- LauraEcht? Mein Lieblingsfach ist Kunst.Really? My favourite subject is art.
- MaximilianDas ist auch schön.That is also nice.
