German · People & Family
"My love" in German: mein Schatz / meine Liebe
mein Schatz / meine Liebe
My love in German is mein Schatz or meine Liebe. Soft couples use Schatz constantly; meine Liebe can sound tender or slightly old-fashioned.
Morning text
Guten Morgen, mein Schatz.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce mein Schatz / meine Liebe
Say it
mine SHAHTS / my-nuh LEE-buh
/maɪn ʃats/ / ˈmaɪnə ˈliːbə/
mine SHAHTS / my-nuh LEE-buh. Schatz with sharp ts; Liebe long ee.
"My love" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| mein Schatz | my treasure / my love Very common pet name. | Very common pet name. |
| meine Liebe | my love Tender address. | Tender address. |
| Liebling | darling Close alternative. | Close alternative. |
| Schatzi | sweetie Playful diminutive. | Playful diminutive. |
How to use mein Schatz / meine Liebe in real life
- 1Morning text
Guten Morgen, mein Schatz.
Good morning, my love.
Mein Schatz.
- 2Soft apology
Es tut mir leid, meine Liebe.
I'm sorry, my love.
Meine Liebe.
- 3Calling across a room
Kommst du, mein Schatz? Das Essen ist fertig.
Are you coming, my love? Dinner is ready.
Mein Schatz.
Mistakes English speakers make with mein Schatz / meine Liebe
Incorrect: meine Schatz
Correct: mein Schatz
Schatz is masculine: mein Schatz.
Incorrect: mein Liebe
Correct: meine Liebe
Liebe is feminine: meine Liebe.
Good to know
Schatz is the everyday German sweetheart word—heard in kitchens and train platforms alike. Meine Liebe can feel warmer or more formal depending on tone and age.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Getting ready to leave the house
ChatPal
Hast du den Schlüssel, mein Schatz?
Do you have the key, my love?
You
Ja, mein Schatz. In der Jacke.
Yes, my love. In the jacket.
ChatPal
Danke, meine Liebe.
Thanks, my love.
You
Gern. Los, mein Schatz.
Gladly. Come on, my love.
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FAQ
Common questions about "My love" in German
Mein Schatz vs meine Liebe?
Both work; Schatz is the most common everyday pet name.
Why mein with Schatz?
Schatz is grammatically masculine.
Can friends say Schatz?
Usually couples/family; context matters.
Other options?
Liebling, Schatzi, Hase (playful).
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