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schat — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • darling noun A term of affection for someone very dear to the speaker.
  • dear adj Regarded with deep affection or love.
  • dote verb To show excessive love or fondness for someone, often overlooking their faults.
  • love verb To feel deep affection or care for someone or something.
  • lovely adj Beautiful or pleasing; delightful.
  • treasure noun A valuable collection of money, jewels, or other precious things.

Senses

schat is used for these senses in English:

  • darling Often used as an affectionate term of address: a person who is very dear to one.
  • dear A very kind, loving person.
  • dote (countable, Ireland) A darling, a cutie.
  • love (countable) A person who is the object of romantic feelings; a darling, a sweetheart, a beloved.
  • lovely (informal) An attractive, lovely person, especially a (professional) beauty.
  • lovely A lovely object.

darling — full definition

  1. noun A term of affection for someone very dear to the speaker.
  2. noun Someone or something especially popular or favoured by a particular group.
  3. adj Much loved; adorable or charming.

dear — full definition

  1. adj Regarded with deep affection or love.
  2. adj Costly; expensive.
  3. adj Used as a polite way to open a letter or address someone.
  4. intj Used to express surprise, pity, or mild disapproval, often as "oh dear".

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