dear in German
dear in German is lieb, teuer, lieber — dear means regarded with deep affection or love.
dear in German
lieb
Loved; lovable.
teuer
Precious to or greatly valued by someone.
lieb
Precious to or greatly valued by someone.
lieber
A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.
sehr geehrte
A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.
sehr geehrter
A formal way to start (possibly after my) addressing somebody at the beginning of a letter, memo etc.
Lieber
A formal way to start (often after my) addressing somebody one likes or regards kindly.
lieb
A formal way to start (often after my) addressing somebody one likes or regards kindly.
Liebchen
A very kind, loving person.
Liebste
A very kind, loving person.
Liebster
A very kind, loving person.
Teuerste
A very kind, loving person.
Teuerster
A very kind, loving person.
What does "dear" mean?
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adj Regarded with deep affection or love.
"She's a dear friend of mine."
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adj Costly; expensive.
"Petrol has become much dearer this year."
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adj Used as a polite way to open a letter or address someone.
"Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to enquire about..."
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intj Used to express surprise, pity, or mild disapproval, often as "oh dear".
"Oh dear, I think we've missed the last train."
dear in a sentence
- She's a dear friend of mine.
- His memory remains dear to the whole family.
- Petrol has become much dearer this year.
- Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to enquire about...
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "dear" in German?
"dear" in German is lieb, teuer, lieber. dear means: Regarded with deep affection or love.
How do you use "dear" in a sentence?
Example: "She's a dear friend of mine." In German, "dear" is lieb, teuer, lieber.
Are there other ways to say "dear" in German?
Yes — German has 11 translations listed for "dear": lieb, teuer, lieber, sehr geehrte, sehr geehrter, Lieber.
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