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Lieber Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Lieber" is mainly used as adjective meaning "rather", "preferably" or "dearer". It is also used as adverb and particle.
Essential properties of "lieber"
Its most important properties are:
Meanings of "lieber" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "More dear, more loved, or preferred; rather"
"Lieber", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "Comparative of 'lieb', meaning more dear, more loved, or preferred; also used to express preference (rather)."
- Translation(s): rather, preferably, dearer, more loved
- Synonym(s): bevorzugt, beliebter
- Antonym(s): weniger geliebt, weniger bevorzugt
- Related word(s): lieb, liebst
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er ist mir lieber als sein Bruder.
- Ich hätte lieber den roten Pullover gekauft.
- Das ist mir lieber so.
2.) "Expressing preference or a better alternative"
"Lieber", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.
- Definition: "Expresses preference or a more desirable alternative."
- Translation(s): rather, preferably, sooner
- Synonym(s): eher, besser
- Antonym(s): weniger bevorzugt, weniger gewünscht
- Related word(s): gern, am liebsten
📝 Some usage examples:
- Ich würde lieber zu Hause bleiben.
- Trinkst du lieber Kaffee oder Tee?
- Gehen wir lieber morgen ins Kino.
3.) "Term of endearment or affection"
"Lieber", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "Expression of endearment or affection when addressing someone."
- Translation(s): dear, beloved
- Synonym(s): Liebster, Teurer
- Antonym(s): Unfreundlich, Unhöflich
- Related word(s): Lieb, Liebevoll
📝 Some usage examples:
- Lieber Hans, wie geht es dir?
- Mein lieber Freund, das hätte ich nicht erwartet.
- Lieber Gott, hilf uns bitte.