lieber

See also: Lieber

German

Etymology

Comparative of lieb. Compare English liever.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈliːbɐ/
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Adjective

lieber

  1. comparative degree of lieb
  2. nominative singular of lieb e.g. in letters
    Lieber Hans
    Dear Johnny (e.g. at the beginning of a letter)

Adverb

lieber

  1. comparative degree of gern. preferably, rather
    Ich nehme lieber das Fahrrad als das Auto.
    I prefer taking a bicycle than driving by car.
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