Verlieben
falling in love
The German verb 'Verlieben' is a separable verb that is used to describe the process of falling in love. It is often used in the context of romantic relationships and can be used in both present and past tenses. The verb can be used both transitively and intransitively, and it is often accompanied by the preposition 'in' to indicate the object of affection.
Example sentences using: Verlieben
Ich könnte mich in dich verlieben.
I could fall in love with you.
This phrase is used when someone wants to express their feelings towards another person. It indicates the potential for strong romantic feelings, but also hints that the speaker is still uncertain about their feelings or about the possibility of a romantic relationship.
Er hat sich in das Mädchen von nebenan verliebt.
He fell in love with the girl next door.
This phrase is used to describe a situation where a person develops romantic feelings for someone they are close to or familiar with, often unexpectedly. The term 'the girl next door' can refer to either a literal neighbor or more generally to a person who is perceived as unpretentious and easy to relate to.
Das Verlieben in den besten Freund kann kompliziert sein.
Falling in love with your best friend can be complicated.
This phrase explains the potential complexity and implications of falling in love with a close friend. This might involve worries about how confessing these feelings could affect the existing friendship or uncertainty about whether the feelings are mutual.