lieb
dear; kind; sweet
English translations
- 01
dear
- 02
love
- 03
beloved
- 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
Related words
- Liebesbeziehung
A love affair is a close, romantic relationship between two people who share feelings of affection, passion, and intimacy.
- liebesfähig
Capable of love
- Lieblingsfilm
A favorite movie is a film that one particularly likes and watches often.
- lieben
to love
- Liebesleben
Love life
- Liebe
Love
- liebestoll
lovestruck, infatuated
- Liebstöckel
Lovage is a plant that is used as a spice and has an intense, spicy flavor.
- lieblich
lovely
- liebkosen
to caress
- Lieblingssport
Favorite sport is the sport that someone most enjoys playing or watching.
- Liebeslied
Love song
- liebeskrank
Love-sick
- lieblos
Loveless, uncaring
- Lieblingslied
favorite song
- liebenswert
Lovable
- liebreizend
Very attractive and charming, often in reference to appearance or behavior.
- Lieblingsfarbe
Favorite color is the color that a person likes the most.
- liebevoll
Affectionate
- Liebesbrief
Love letter
- Lieblingsschriftstellerin
Favorite female author
- liebeshungrig
Liebeshungrig describes the state of longing for love and affection.
- Liebespärchen
couple in love, loving couple
- Lieblingsschriftsteller
Favorite writer
- Liebschaft
affair, romance
- Liebigit
Liebigite
- Liebkosung
Caress
- liebgewinnen
to grow fond of
- liebäugeln
To flirt with, to toy with the idea of
- Liebespaar
Couple
- Lieblingsfach
Favorite subject
- Liebesgedicht
love poem
- Liebhaberei
Hobby
- Liebling
darling
- Lieblingsjünger
Favorite disciple, Favorite
- Liebelei
Affair, flirtation
- liebenswürdig
Affable
- Lieblingsgetränk
Favorite drink
- Liebreiz
Charm
- Lieblingsspeise
favorite dish
- Lieblingsgericht
Favorite dish
- Liebeswerben
Courting, wooing
- lieb haben
To love, to be fond of
- Liebchen
Sweetheart
- Liebestöter
turn-off
- liebhaben
To cherish
- Lieblingsbuch
Favorite book
- Liebhaber
Lover
- Liebesmahl
Love feast
Example sentences with “lieb”
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'.