German Phrase
Mathe ist mein Lieblingsfach.
Meaning
A simple declarative sentence stating that mathematics is the speaker's favorite school subject. It conveys personal preference and can be used in casual conversation or when introducing oneself in a school setting.
When to use
Use this sentence when a teacher asks about your favorite subject, when you’re chatting with classmates about school, or when you want to highlight your interest in mathematics in a personal introduction.
✦Grammar Breakdown
MatheistmeinLieblingsfach
Mathe (noun)
Colloquial short form of "Mathematik"; it is feminine (die Mathe) but when used as a subject the article is omitted.
ist (sein)
Third‑person singular present of "sein"; used for identity or description.
mein (possessive pronoun)
Declines to "mein" because "Lieblingsfach" is neuter (das Fach) in nominative case.
Lieblingsfach (compound noun)
Compound of "Liebling" + "Fach"; means "favorite subject" and is neuter (das Lieblingsfach).
🗨In Conversation
Welches Fach magst du am liebsten?
Which subject do you like best?
Mathe ist mein Lieblingsfach.
Math is my favorite subject.
✕Common Mistakes
Mathe ist meine Lieblingsfach.
"Lieblingsfach" is neuter, so the correct possessive is "mein".
Mathe sind mein Lieblingsfach.
The subject "Mathe" is singular; the verb must be "ist".
Mathe ist mein Lieblingsfächer.
Use the singular "Lieblingsfach" when referring to one favorite subject.
↔Alternatives
Mathematik ist mein Lieblingsfach.
Mathematics is my favorite subject.
Ich mag Mathe am liebsten.
I like math the most.
Mein Lieblingsfach ist Mathe.
My favorite subject is math.
Cultural Tip
In German schools "Mathe" is the everyday, informal word for "Mathematik". When you talk about a favorite subject you must keep the neuter gender of "Lieblingsfach" – therefore the possessive pronoun stays "mein" (not "meine"). Also, German speakers often place the noun first in the compound (Lieblings‑fach) to stress the idea of "favorite".