mein Lieblingsfach ist
The German phrase for "my favorite subject is" is mein Lieblingsfach ist.
This phrase is used to introduce the school subject that a person likes most.
What does it mean word for word?
The word Lieblingsfach is a compound noun made of Liebling (favorite) and Fach (subject).
How does it change in a sentence?
Because Lieblingsfach is a neuter noun (das Fach), the possessive pronoun mein does not take an ending when used in the nominative case.
Did you know?
- Because Lieblingsfach can mean both 'favorite subject' and 'favorite compartment', the phrase mein Lieblingsfach ist could technically be used to describe a favorite shelf in a cupboard.
- In German, you can turn almost any noun into a 'favorite' by adding the prefix Lieblings-, such as Lieblingsfilm for 'favorite film' or Lieblingsbuch for 'favorite book'.
- The 's' in Lieblingsfach is known as a Fugenlaut, a 'joining sound' that acts like glue to help different words flow together more smoothly.
Examples in context
- Mein Lieblingsfach ist Biologie.My favorite subject is biology.This sentence is useful for stating that your favorite subject is biology using mein Lieblingsfach ist.Tatoeba #4020542 by pullnosemans, translation #3826204 by CK
- Mein Lieblingsfach ist Mathe.My favorite subject is math.This sentence is useful for stating that your favorite subject is math using mein Lieblingsfach ist.Tatoeba #11587750 by Dalyup, translation #3822761 by CK
- Mein Lieblingsfach ist Mathematik.My favorite subject is mathematics.
- Mein Lieblingsfach ist Kunst.My favorite subject is art.
- Mein Lieblingsfach ist Geschichte.My favorite subject is history.
Example conversation
Two students are talking about their school schedule in the hallway.
- FelixHannah, was ist dein Lieblingsfach?Hannah, what is your favorite subject?
- HannahMein Lieblingsfach ist Kunst. Und deines, Felix?My favorite subject is art. And yours, Felix?
- FelixMein Lieblingsfach ist Sport.My favorite subject is PE.
- HannahDas passt gut zu dir!That suits you well!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
