Dutch word verlieven comes from Dutch ver-, Dutch lieven
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| ver- | Dutch (nld) | A prefix found as part of surnames, found mainly in the southern Netherlands and in Belgium. To do or to become what the stem (following this prefix) refers to. To move or change in the manner specified by the stem. Used to indicate that the action (referred to by the stem) has a negative connotation (for the direct object of the stem). |
| lieven | Dutch (nld) | (transitive, obsolete) to care about, to like. (transitive, obsolete) to love. (transitive, obsolete) to value. |
| verlieven | Dutch (nld) | To fall in love. To make someone fall in love. |