Jugendliebe
The English phrase "puppy love" is translated into German as Jugendliebe.
Jugendliebe is the standard term used to describe the concept of youthful infatuation. While the term can also be used to refer to a first love that eventually lasted into adulthood, its primary meaning is the intense but often fleeting affection experienced during one's youth.
Meaning: youthful infatuation with another person (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun Jugendliebe is feminine, which means it takes the definite article die when used in the singular. For example, die Jugendliebe means "the puppy love".
Did you know?
- In German, Jugendliebe can be used to describe a person rather than just the feeling, such as calling a former partner meine Jugendliebe.
- The word Jugend inside Jugendliebe is the root for the English word 'juvenile', though the two words evolved through different linguistic paths.
- In German, the concept of youthful love is often linked to Schwärmerei, a word for a deep longing or infatuation that can be entirely one-sided and internal.
Examples in context
- Ach ja, damals hatten wir alle Kükenlieben, die nur ein paar Wochen gedauert haben!Oh yes, back then we all had puppy loves that only lasted a few weeks!
- Das war nur eine flüchtige Jugendliebe.That was just a fleeting puppy love.
- Er erinnert sich noch an seine erste Jugendliebe.He still remembers his first puppy love.
- Ihre Jugendliebe hielt leider nicht lange an.Unfortunately, their puppy love did not last long.
Example conversation
Lukas and Laura are looking at old school photos.
- LukasSchau mal, das ist meine erste Jugendliebe.Look, that is my first puppy love.
- LauraDu sahst damals wirklich sehr süß aus, Lukas.You looked really cute back then, Lukas.
- LukasJa, aber es war nur eine harmlose Jugendliebe.Yes, but it was only a harmless puppy love.
- LauraDas stimmt, es war sehr niedlich.That's true, it was very cute.
