lieber
See also: Lieber
German
Etymology
Comparative of lieb. Compare English liever.
Pronunciation
Adjective
lieber
- comparative degree of lieb
- nominative singular of lieb
- (in a letter) Lieber Hans ― Dear Johnny
Adverb
lieber
- comparative degree of gern; rather, better, by preference
- Ich nehme lieber das Fahrrad als das Auto.
- I would rather take the bicycle than the car.