Liebhaber
lover
Meaning of Liebhaber
eine Person, mit der man eine sexuelle oder romantische Beziehung hat
a person you are having a sexual or romantic relationship with
Pronunciation
Liebhaber with English translation
Liebhaber usage examples
Er war lange der Liebhaber der Königin.
For a long time he was the queen's lover.
In dem Roman verlässt sie ihren Liebhaber.
In the novel she leaves her lover.
Liebhaber synonyms
What's the difference between Liebhaber, Geliebter, Geliebte, Partner, Partnerin, Liebste, Freund, and Freundin
Beloved man; sounds more romantic or literary than the neutral 'Partner'.
Beloved woman; can also mean 'mistress' in the context of a secret affair.
A neutral, modern word for a life or romantic partner; suitable for both formal and everyday contexts.
A neutral, modern word for a female romantic partner; the feminine form of 'Partner'.
Dearest, beloved; a very affectionate form, often used as direct address rather than a neutral noun.
Advanced: broader words
In spoken German it often means 'boyfriend', but its basic meaning is 'friend'; context is important.
In spoken German it often means 'girlfriend' or female romantic partner; it can also simply mean 'female friend'.
Admirer, suitor; someone showing romantic interest, but the relationship may not have started yet.
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Questions about this word
What does Liebhaber mean?
a person you are having a sexual or romantic relationship with
How do you pronounce Liebhaber?
Liebhaber is pronounced [ˈliːbhaːbɐ].
How is Liebhaber used in a sentence?
For a long time he was the queen's lover. Translation: Er war lange der Liebhaber der Königin.
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