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lieb

dear

Meaning of lieb

Deutsch

jemandem sehr nah und wichtig, von Herzen gemocht

English

loved; much cared for

dear

Pronunciation

German
/liːp/

lieb with English translation

lieb usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Mein lieber Freund, komm bald!

My dear friend, come soon!

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Liebe Oma, danke für das Geschenk!

Dear Grandma, thank you for the gift!

lieb synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between lieb, teuer, wertvoll, geliebt, nett, freundlich, and liebenswürdig

teuer
🇩🇪German

Means “dear” in the sense of expensive / high-priced.

A1very often
wertvoll
🇩🇪German

Means “valuable,” “dear” as something of high value or importance.

A1often
G
🇩🇪German
geliebt

Means “loved” or “beloved,” dear in an emotional sense.

A1often
N
🇩🇪German
nett

Means “nice” or “kind” about a person.

A1very often
F
🇩🇪German
freundlich

Means “friendly” or “kind,” often in social behavior.

A1very often

Advanced: broader words

L
🇩🇪German
liebenswürdig

Means “amiable,” “kind,” or “charming,” often a bit more refined.

A1rare word

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Questions about this word

What does lieb mean?

loved; much cared for

How do you pronounce lieb?

lieb is pronounced [liːp].

How is lieb used in a sentence?

My dear friend, come soon! Translation: Mein lieber Freund, komm bald!

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