für immer
forever
Beginner Phrase
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Pronunciation
/fyːɐ̯ ˈɪmɐ/
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Cultural Note
'Für immer' is a common phrase in German love declarations, songs, and wedding vows. The intensified version 'für immer und ewig' (forever and ever) adds poetic emphasis. It appears in countless German love songs and is a staple of wedding speeches. While everyday German tends toward understatement, this phrase is one area where grand romantic expression is fully embraced.
📝 Example Sentences
Ich werde dich für immer lieben.
I will love you forever.
Für immer und ewig — das habe ich dir versprochen.
Forever and ever — that is what I promised you.