Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #500
Word (Wort)

Lieber

Translation (Übersetzung) dear, beloved, preferred
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ˈliːbɐ]
A1
Adjectives
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Tags (Tags)
adverb adjective A1 basic vocabulary comparative
Lieber is the comparative form of 'lieb' (dear, kind). It can function as an adjective, adverb, or in comparative constructions. When used as a form of address in letters, it's capitalized (Lieber...).

Lieber - German Adjectives - Lieber Meaning - Lieber Translation - Lieber Adjectives Examples

Lieber is a German Adjectives

Learn Lieber meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Lieber is classified as an Adjective in German grammar.

Lieber Examples (Beispiele) in English

Lieber examples with English translations. See how to use Lieber in sentences. Lieber example sentences in English below.

Mein lieber Freund kommt heute zu Besuch.
My dear friend is coming to visit today.
Used as an adjective before a noun
Lieber Peter, vielen Dank für deinen Brief.
Dear Peter, thank you very much for your letter.
Form of address in letters
Er ist mir lieber als sein Bruder.
I like him better than his brother.
Comparative form expressing preference

Lieber Word Family - Lieber Related Words - Lieber Family Members

Lieber Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Lieber word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Lieber family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Lieber related words and expand your German vocabulary.

base form (Grundform)
lieb
Meaning: dear, kind
Example: Sie ist eine liebe Person.
Adjective
superlative (Superlativ)
liebst
Meaning: dearest, most beloved
Example: Du bist mein liebster Freund.
Adjective
related verb (Verwandtes Verb)
lieben
Meaning: to love
Tense: infinitive
Example: Ich liebe meine Familie.
Verb

Lieber Usage - Lieber Collocations - Lieber Idioms - Lieber Synonyms - Lieber Antonyms

Lieber Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Lieber Collocations (Kollokationen)

Lieber collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Lieber word combinations and how to use Lieber with other words naturally.

Lieber Freund
Dear friend
High frequency
Lieber Gott
Dear God
High frequency
Lieber heute als morgen
Sooner rather than later
Medium frequency
Lieber nicht
Better not
High frequency
Lieber allein
Rather alone
Medium frequency

Lieber Idioms (Redewendungen)

Lieber idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Lieber with meanings and explanations. Master Lieber expressions used in everyday German.

Lieber arm dran als Arm ab
Better to be poor than to lose an arm
A saying meaning it's better to be in a bad situation than to suffer something worse
Lieber ein Ende mit Schrecken als ein Schrecken ohne Ende
Better a terrible end than terror without end
It's better to face a difficult situation head-on than to let it drag on
Lieber den Spatz in der Hand als die Taube auf dem Dach
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
It's better to have something certain than to risk it for something better but uncertain

Lieber Synonyms (Synonyme)

Lieber synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Lieber and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Lieber similar words and their usage.

Teurer
Meaning: Dear, beloved
High similarity
Bevorzugt
Meaning: Preferred
Medium similarity
Geliebter
Meaning: Beloved
Medium similarity
Angenehmer
Meaning: More pleasant
Low similarity

Lieber Antonyms (Antonyme)

Lieber antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Lieber. Discover Lieber opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Unbeliebter
Meaning: Less popular
Verhasster
Meaning: Hated
Schlechter
Meaning: Worse

Lieber Semantically Related Words - Lieber Contextually Related Words - Lieber Thematically Related Words

Lieber Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Lieber semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Lieber. Explore Lieber related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Lieber contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

lieb liebst lieben Liebe Liebling

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