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.