ADJECTIVE
lieb/liːp/dear; kind; nice
lieb is a German adjective that means dear, kind, or nice. It is pronounced /liːp/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "lieber" and "liebsten".
Definitions
1.kind or friendly in nature(personal trait)
a.being nice or good-natured
Sie ist ein sehr liebes Mädchen.—She is a very kind girl.
2.dear; loved or cherished(affection)
a.used as a familiar or affectionate address
Lieber Peter, vielen Dank für deinen Brief.—Dear Peter, thank you very much for your letter.
3.well-behaved (especially of children or animals)(behavior)
a.acting obediently or well
Der Hund war heute besonders lieb.—The dog was especially well-behaved today.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | lieb |
|---|---|
| Comparative | lieber |
| Superlative | liebsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "lieb" mean in English?
- "lieb" means dear, kind, or nice. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "lieb"?
- "lieb" is pronounced /liːp/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "lieb"?
- The comparative of "lieb" is "lieber" and the superlative is "liebsten".
- What part of speech is "lieb"?
- "lieb" is a adjective in German.
