lieben
Translation
loved
Examples
Er hat sie sehr geliebt.
He loved her very much.
Das geliebte Haustier ist weg.
The beloved pet is gone.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to love (sb./sth.) He loved his wife.
Similar Words
gemocht (liked), verehrt (adored)
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'lieben' (to love). The 'ge-' prefix marks the past participle.
Memory Tips
Sounds similar to the English word 'beloved'. Imagine a gift that is 'geliebt' (loved).