lieb

dear; kind; sweet

English translations

  1. 01

    dear

  2. 02

    love

  3. 03

    beloved

  4. 04

    nice

Word details

German meaning
freundlich, nett, liebevoll
English meaning
kind
Synonym
nett, freundlich
German example
Du bist sehr lieb.
English example
You are very kind.
Comparative
lieberSuperlative: am liebsten

Example sentences with “lieb”

  1. Du bist aber lieb! (You are so sweet/kind!)

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'lieb' and 'nett'?

'Lieb' implies affection or endearment, while 'nett' is a general term for 'nice'.