Where does “lieben” come from?
lieben (German) comes from Middle High German lieben, from Old High German liubōn.
lieben (German): to love, to have a strong affection for; to love...
Definitions
- to love, to have a strong affection for; to love...
Ancestry of “lieben”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle High German | lieben | to make dear, to treat in a friendly way |
| 2 | Old High German | liubōn | — |
Words derived from “lieben”