love language

English

Etymology

Popularized in The Five Love Languages (1992) by Gary Chapman.

Noun

love language (plural love languages)

1. A medium through which one shows appreciation of or affection for another, such as complimenting, giving gifts, or spending time together.
   • 2019 February 14, James Folta, Kasey Borger, “New Love Languages”, in McSweeney's Internet Tendency‎^[1]:

     Messed up grammar will mess up the hearts of folks who experience this love language. Show you care by intentionally misspeeling taxts to yuour sweeety.

   • 2022 August 27, Alisha Haridasani Gupta, Luis Mazon, “The Sixth Love Language Does Not Exist”, in The New York Times‎^[2], →ISSN:

     Her husband’s love language was kind words and positive affirmations.

Translations

medium through which one shows appreciation and affection

• German: Liebessprache f
• Swahili: lugha ya upendo