die Liebe
Translation
love, affection, fondness
Examples
Liebe ist ein starkes Gefühl.
Love is a strong feeling.
Er zeigte seine Liebe mit Blumen.
He showed his love with flowers.
Die Liebe zur Musik verbindet sie.
The love for music connects them.
Grammar Patterns
die Liebe love Love is a strong feeling.
die Liebe zu+3 the love for sth. The love for nature is important.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Zuneigung (affection), Leidenschaft (passion); Antonyms: Hass (hate)
Etymology
From Old High German 'liubī', related to 'lieb' (dear). Cognate with English 'love'.
Memory Tips
It sounds very similar to the English 'love' and is the noun form of the verb 'lieben' (to love).