fond in German
fond in German is gern haben, lieb haben, mögen — fond means having a liking or affection for someone or something.
fond in German
gern haben
Affectionate.
lieb haben
Affectionate.
mögen
(obsolete) To have a foolish affection for, to be fond of.
gern haben
(obsolete) To have a foolish affection for, to be fond of.
hängen an
(obsolete) To have a foolish affection for, to be fond of.
lieb haben
(obsolete) To have a foolish affection for, to be fond of.
lieben
(obsolete) To have a foolish affection for, to be fond of.
What does "fond" mean?
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adj Having a liking or affection for someone or something.
"I am very fond of my neighbour's cheerful old dog."
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adj Doting or indulgent, especially toward someone loved.
"The fond father let his daughter stay up past her bedtime again."
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verb To feel a tender or foolish affection for someone (dated).
"He fonded over the puppy for hours."
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fond in a sentence
- I am very fond of my neighbour's cheerful old dog.
- She has always been fond of old black-and-white films.
- The fond father let his daughter stay up past her bedtime again.
- With a fond look, the old man watched his grandchildren play.
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What is "fond" in German?
"fond" in German is gern haben, lieb haben, mögen. fond means: Having a liking or affection for someone or something.
How do you use "fond" in a sentence?
Example: "I am very fond of my neighbour's cheerful old dog." In German, "fond" is gern haben, lieb haben, mögen.
Are there other ways to say "fond" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "fond": gern haben, lieb haben, mögen, hängen an, lieben.
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