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Lena Hermann
February 14, 2024
The most common way to say "I love you" in German is "Ich liebe dich". However, German speakers have many ways to express affection, from formal declarations to casual terms of endearment.
Common German pet names include:
"Ich liebe dich" is reserved for romantic relationships and isn't said as frequently as "I love you" in English. For family and friends, "Ich hab' dich lieb" (literally: I have love for you) is more appropriate.
When using terms of endearment, remember that "Schatz" is the safest choice - it's widely used and accepted in most situations.
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