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A word borrowed from English for 'Liebe' (love), often used in pop culture, youth language, or in a modern, casual context.
In ihrer neuen Single geht es mal wieder um die große Love.
Her new single is once again about great love.
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In tennis, the term for a score of zero points.
Der Spielstand ist Fünfzehn zu Love.
The score is fifteen-love.
You can recognize the meaning of 'Love' clearly from the context. If people are talking about feelings, music, or pop culture, it means 'Liebe' (love). In sports, especially tennis, it means 'null Punkte' (zero points).
Ihr neuer Song handelt von der ewigen Love.
Her new song is about eternal love.
Although the word comes from English, in German it has the feminine article 'die'. This is based on the German word 'die Liebe' (love).
Die Love Story der beiden begann im Urlaub.
The love story of the two of them began on vacation.
In the meaning 'Liebe' (love), 'Love' is mainly used in youth language and pop culture. It sounds modern and international, but less formal.
Auf Social Media postet sie viel über #selflove.
On social media, she posts a lot about #selflove.
The meaning 'null' (zero) is used exclusively in tennis. In other sports or contexts, this word is not used for that.
Der Aufschläger liegt mit Love-Vierzig zurück.
The server is behind love-forty.
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Liebe and Love can refer to the same romantic feeling. Liebe is the neutral standard German word. Love, by contrast, sounds deliberately modern and casual and is used mainly in pop culture or youth language.
Im neuen Popsong beschreibt er sein Gefühl für Mia als echte Love.
In his new pop song, he describes his feelings for Mia as real love.
Er beschreibt sein Gefühl für Mia als tiefe Liebe.
He describes his feelings for Mia as deep love.
