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UK//juː doʊnt noʊ wɒt lʌv ɪz//US//ju doʊnt noʊ wʌt lʌv ɪz//

Meaning of You don't know what love is

A phrase indicating someone lacks an understanding of love.

In simple words: You do not understand love.

You don't know what love is in a sentence

  • When he broke up with her without warning, she told him, 'You don't know what love is!'
  • After hearing his views on relationships, she sighed and whispered, 'You don't know what love is.'
  • She reacted sharply, claiming, 'You don't know what love is if you think it’s all about material gifts.'
  • 'You don't know what love is,' he said, shaking his head at the shallow romance portrayed in movies.
  • In her heart, she felt the truth of the statement: 'You don't know what love is' applied to his selfish actions.

How to use You don't know what love is

Used to express disbelief or to highlight someone's lack of understanding about love. Appropriate in emotional or serious conversations, but may come off as confrontational in casual settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of a heart with a question mark – 'You don't know love'.

Related words

Collocations with You don't know what love is

  • know love
  • understand love
  • define love

Synonyms for You don't know what love is

  • You misunderstand love.
  • You are naïve about love.
  • You lack insight into love.

Common mistakes with You don't know what love is

  • Misusing the phrase in a light-hearted context.
  • Confusing it with 'You don't know what love feels like.'
  • Omitting 'you' and starting with 'Don't know what love is.'

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Frequently asked questions about You don't know what love is

What does You don't know what love is mean?

You do not understand love.

What is the definition of You don't know what love is?

A phrase indicating someone lacks an understanding of love.

How do you use You don't know what love is in a sentence?

When he broke up with her without warning, she told him, 'You don't know what love is!'

Can you give another example of You don't know what love is?

After hearing his views on relationships, she sighed and whispered, 'You don't know what love is.'

What are synonyms for You don't know what love is?

Common alternatives include You misunderstand love., You are naïve about love., You lack insight into love..

What words go with You don't know what love is?

It commonly pairs with know love, understand love, define love.

What are common mistakes when using You don't know what love is?

Misusing the phrase in a light-hearted context. Confusing it with 'You don't know what love feels like.' Omitting 'you' and starting with 'Don't know what love is.'

How do you pronounce You don't know what love is?

US: //ju doʊnt noʊ wʌt lʌv ɪz//, UK: //juː doʊnt noʊ wɒt lʌv ɪz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use You don't know what love is?

Used to express disbelief or to highlight someone's lack of understanding about love. Appropriate in emotional or serious conversations, but may come off as confrontational in casual settings.