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lieb

/liːp/· adjective

dear; kind, sweet

Every invitation and card: Liebe Sara, Lieber Tim … Liebe Grüße!

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lieber
Superlativ
am liebsten

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lieb
dear (in letters and messages)

Liebe Julia, …

Dear Julia, …

Word family

liebdie Liebeloveliebento loveder Lieblingdarling; favouriteliebevollloving

Common combinations

  • Liebe GrüßeLove / best wishes (closing)
  • Das ist lieb von dir.That's kind of you.
  • Lieber Tim, liebe SaraDear Tim, dear Sara

Common learner mistakes

  • Liebe Paul,
    Lieber Paul,
    Lieber for a man, Liebe for a woman or several people: Lieber Paul, Liebe Sara, Liebe Freunde.

Real examples

  • Liebe Grüße, deine JuliaLove, Julia
  • Lieber Paul, ich lade dich zu meiner Party ein.Dear Paul, I'm inviting you to my party.
  • Danke für das Geschenk, das ist so lieb!Thanks for the present, that's so sweet!

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