verlieben

This is the 12290th most frequent German word.


verlieben

To fall in love.


The reflexive verb 'verlieben' here shows emotional attachment or love towards the landscape.

Ich habe mich in die Landschaft verliebt.

I fell in love with the landscape.


'Verliebte sich' indicates a strong and sudden romantic feeling directed towards someone.

Er verliebte sich Hals über Kopf in sie.

He fell head over heels in love with her.


In this figurative use, 'verlieben' expresses an idealistic attachment to an idea, urging caution against losing sight of reality.

Wir dürfen uns nicht in den Traum verlieben und die Realität vergessen.

We must not fall in love with the dream and forget the reality.