self-love
die Selbstliebe
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self-love
The appreciative and loving attitude someone has toward themselves. Depending on the context, it can also refer to excessive preoccupation with one's own needs and person.
Selbstliebe hilft ihr dabei, ihre eigenen Grenzen zu erkennen und zu achten.
Self-love helps her recognize and respect her own boundaries.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| genitive | der Selbstliebe |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | die Selbstliebe | – |
| accusative | die Selbstliebe | – |
| dative | der Selbstliebe | – |
| genitive | der Selbstliebe | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Selbstliebe' (self-love) consists of 'Selbst' (self) and 'Liebe' (love). The element 'Selbst' shows that one's own person is the object of the love.
Für sie gehört zur Selbstliebe, sich eigene Fehler zu verzeihen.
For her, self-love includes forgiving herself for her own mistakes.
Common collocations include 'Selbstliebe entwickeln' (to develop self-love), 'Selbstliebe stärken' (to strengthen self-love), and 'Selbstliebe lernen' (to learn self-love). These verbs describe self-love as something that can grow over time.
Die Gespräche mit ihrer Therapeutin helfen ihr, mehr Selbstliebe zu entwickeln.
Talking with her therapist helps her develop more self-love.
'aus Selbstliebe' (out of self-love) can be used to name the inner reason for a decision or action. In this expression, 'Selbstliebe' is used without an article.
Aus Selbstliebe hat sie beschlossen, sich nicht ständig mit anderen zu vergleichen.
Out of self-love, she decided to stop constantly comparing herself with others.
