lieben

German (Berlin)

/ˈliːbən/

verb-weak
Definitions
  • (usually) to love, to have a strong affection for (someone or something)
  • (reflexive) to love one another
  • (reflexive) to make love, to have sex

Etymology

Inherited from Middle High German lieben (treat in a friendly way, make dear) inherited from Old High German liuben.

Origin

Old High German

liuben

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