lieb

lieber · am liebsten
Based on: *leubh-
Goethe A1 Adjective #115 Adjective
1.

dear, nice, well-behaved

Opposite: gemein
Examples
  • Liebe Maria, heute bin ich in Berlin angekommen...
  • Dear Maria, today I arrived in Berlin...
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The meaning of “Liebling”

If you want to say "my favorite" in German, you need "Liebling". But there are some important differences that learners often get wrong.

Vocab: lieb, der Liebling, Lieblings-, der Schatz

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How many meanings does the German word 'lieb' have?

lieb has 1 distinct meaning: 1. dear, nice, well-behaved.

What is the comparative and superlative of 'lieb'?

comparative: lieber / superlative: am liebsten

What is 'lieb' related to?

The word 'lieb' is related to *leubh-.

Where can I learn more about 'lieb'?

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The meaning of “Liebling”
If you want to say "my favorite" in German, you need "Liebling". But there are some important differences that learners often get wrong.
Vocab: lieb, der Liebling, Lieblings-, der Schatz
Read article