verlieben
fall in love · fall in love (oneself)
Ein starkes, positives Gefühl für eine andere Person bekommen, das oft mit Zuneigung und Freude verbunden ist.
The German word "verlieben" is a verb that means "to fall in love". It is composed of the prefix "ver" and the verb "lieben", which means "to love". The use of "ver" adds a sense of intensity to the action, indicating a deeper emotional engagement. Similar words in German include "sich verlieben" (to fall in love) and "lieb gewinnen" (to develop affection). The distinction with "sich verlieben" is that "verlieben" often focuses on the act of falling in love itself rather than the gradual process or development illustrated by "lieb gewinnen."
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Examples
Sie verliebt sich schnell.verb
She falls in love quickly.
Viele Menschen verlieben sich im Urlaub.verb
Many people fall in love on vacation.
Man kann sich im Urlaub verlieben.verb
One can fall in love on vacation.
Viele Freunde verlieben sich oft in der Schule.verb
Many friends fall in love often at school.
Manche Menschen verlieben sich schnell.verb
Some people fall in love quickly.
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