German word

verliebt

Pronunciation

IPA/fɛɐ̯ˈliːpt/

Meaning

  • adjectivein love

Example

Ich bin in dich verliebt.

I am in love with you.

Illustration for verliebt (in love)

More examples

Sie ist hoffnungslos verliebt.

She is hopelessly in love.

Core concept

A heart strongly drawn toward one particular person and held there by romantic feeling.

Common phrases

  • verliebt in jemanden sein

    be in love with someone

  • hoffnungslos verliebt sein

    be hopelessly in love

  • ständig verliebt wirken

    seem to be constantly in love

Similar words

verknallt: Experiencing a powerful but often temporary crush on one particular person.
verguckt: Having a light, temporary infatuation with one particular person.
hingezogen: Feeling a strong pull toward one particular person.
angezogen: Feeling strong attraction to someone's appearance or overall presence.

Definition in German

starke romantische Gefühle für eine bestimmte Person haben

Word origin

Verliebt comes from the adjective-like past participle of the reflexive verb sich verlieben, formed from ver- and the Germanic verb lieben, meaning 'to love'.

Usage tips

  • The usual pattern is in jemanden verliebt sein, with in taking the accusative for the person, as in in dich verliebt.

Other meanings

  • smittenadjective
  • infatuatedadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • verliebenfall in loveverb
  • Verliebtheitinfatuationnoun

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