ADVERB

lieb/liːp/rather; preferably; instead

lieb is a German adverb that means rather, preferably, or instead. It is pronounced /liːp/.

Definitions

1.expressing a preference; rather; instead(preference/comparative)

a.preferring one thing to another

Ich trinke lieber Tee als Kaffee.I prefer to drink tea rather than coffee.

b.would rather do something

Ich würde lieber zu Hause bleiben.I would rather stay at home.

Frequently asked questions

What does "lieb" mean in English?
"lieb" means rather, preferably, or instead. It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "lieb"?
"lieb" is pronounced /liːp/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "lieb"?
"lieb" is a adverb in German.

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