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masculine

ˈliːplɪŋ

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Translation

the darling; favourite

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Word origin

From lieb (dear, beloved) plus the suffix -ling; lieb is cognate with English love.

Origin
Old High German
Root
liob
English cognates
love

Grammar

Gendermasculine
PluralLieblinge

Examples

, !

Come here, my darling!

.

This song is my absolute favourite.

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She was always the teachers' favourite.

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This word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 7: Words 551-560.