Geliebte

German

Etymology

Substantivization of geliebt (“loved, beloved”), the past participle of lieben (“to love”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɡəˈliːptə/

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• Hyphenation: Ge‧lieb‧te

Noun

Geliebte f (genitive Geliebter, plural Geliebte, male Geliebter)

1. female lover; romantic partner; now usually implying an affair, otherwise somewhat poetic

Synonyms

• Liebhaberin

Further reading

• “Geliebte” in Duden online