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

Positivelieb
Comparativelieber
Superlativeliebsten

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.

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