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das Liebespaar
couple
Two people who are in a romantic and loving relationship with each other.
example
Das junge Liebespaar saß Händchen haltend auf der Parkbank.
The young couple sat on the park bench holding hands.
das Liebespaar
couple
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Meanings
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Word composition
The word consists of 'Liebe' (love) and 'Paar' (couple). So it literally describes a 'couple in love' and emphasizes the romantic relationship between the two people.
EXAMPLE
Romeo und Julia sind das berühmteste Liebespaar der Literatur.
Romeo and Juliet are the most famous couple in literature.
Singular for two people
'Das Liebespaar' (the couple) is a singular noun, even though it refers to two people. Therefore, the conjugated verb in the sentence is also singular.
EXAMPLE
Das Liebespaar geht am Strand spazieren.
The couple is walking along the beach.
Typical adjectives
The word is often combined with adjectives such as 'jung' (young), 'glücklich' (happy), 'frisch verliebt' (newly in love), or 'unglücklich' (unhappy).
EXAMPLE
Im Park saß ein frisch verliebtes Liebespaar auf einer Bank.
A newly-in-love couple was sitting on a bench in the park.
Compare with
Liebespaar vs Paar
pair / couple
'das Paar' and 'das Liebespaar' can both mean two people who are romantically together. However, 'das Paar' is more general: it can also mean a married couple, a dance pair, or even two things that belong together. 'das Liebespaar' clearly says that it is about love and a romantic relationship. Learners may confuse the words because for two people in love, you often simply say 'ein Paar'. If the romantic relationship should be emphasized, 'Liebespaar' is more precise. In everyday language, 'Paar' often sounds more neutral and natural.
Liebespaar
Im Park saß ein Liebespaar auf einer Bank und hielt sich an den Händen.
A couple was sitting on a bench in the park, holding hands.
Paar
Das Paar wohnt seit drei Jahren zusammen in einer kleinen Wohnung.
The couple has been living together in a small apartment for three years.
In real life
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