Love Words in German
Updated July 6, 2026
The essential German love words are Ich liebe dich (I love you), die Liebe (love), das Herz (heart), and der Kuss (kiss). You will hear them across German romance and drama.
| German | English |
|---|---|
| Ich liebe dich | I love you |
| die Liebe | love |
| das Herz | heart |
| der Kuss | kiss |
| der Schatz | sweetheartliterally: treasure |
| verliebt | in love |
| der Freund / die Freundin | boyfriend / girlfriend |
| küssen | to kiss |
| die Umarmung | hug |
| der Liebling | darling |
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Frequently asked questions
- How do you say I love you in German?
- I love you is Ich liebe dich. For warm affection short of romance, Germans often say Ich hab dich lieb. A common term of endearment is Schatz, literally treasure.
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