romantic relationship
die Liebesbeziehung, die Liebesbeziehungen
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romantic relationship
A romantic and intimate relationship between two people, characterized by feelings of love, affection, and often physical closeness as well.
Sie führten mehrere Jahre eine glückliche Liebesbeziehung, bevor sie heirateten.
They had a happy romantic relationship for several years before they got married.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Liebesbeziehungen |
| genitive | der Liebesbeziehung |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Liebesbeziehung | die Liebesbeziehungen |
| accusative | die Liebesbeziehung | die Liebesbeziehungen |
| dative | der Liebesbeziehung | den Liebesbeziehungen |
| genitive | der Liebesbeziehung | der Liebesbeziehungen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is made up of 'die Liebe' (love; here as 'Liebes-') and 'die Beziehung' (relationship). The linking element '-s-' connects the two parts. The first part, 'Liebes-', specifies what kind of relationship it is.
Eine Fernbeziehung kann eine Herausforderung für eine Liebesbeziehung sein.
A long-distance relationship can be a challenge for a romantic relationship.
Common verbs used with 'Liebesbeziehung' (romantic relationship) are 'führen' (to conduct/have), 'haben' (to have), 'eingehen' (to enter into), 'beginnen' (to begin), and 'beenden' (to end). The verb 'führen' is a very common and somewhat more formal choice.
Die beiden führen seit zwei Jahren eine Liebesbeziehung.
The two have been in a romantic relationship for two years.
Nach dem Streit beendete sie die Liebesbeziehung.
After the argument, she ended the romantic relationship.
If you want to name the partner, you use the preposition 'mit' (with) followed by the person in the dative. The pattern is: eine Liebesbeziehung mit jemandem haben/führen (to have/be in a romantic relationship with someone).
Er hatte eine geheime Liebesbeziehung mit seiner Kollegin.
He had a secret romantic relationship with his colleague.
relationship / connection
Beziehung can refer to a romantic relationship, but this meaning often has to be inferred from the context. Liebesbeziehung explicitly refers to love and intimacy. When it is already clear that the subject is a couple, Beziehung is sufficient; without a clear context, Liebesbeziehung is more precise.
Nina und Lea führen seit einem Jahr eine Liebesbeziehung.
Nina and Lea have been in a romantic relationship for a year.
Nina und Lea führen seit einem Jahr eine Beziehung.
Nina and Lea have been in a relationship for a year.
