Comparative of lieb. Cognate to archaic English liever.

• IPA^(key): /ˈliːbɐ/

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lieber

1. comparative degree of lieb

lieber

1. inflection of lieb:
   1. strong/mixed nominative masculine singular
   2. strong genitive/dative feminine singular
   3. strong genitive plural

   (in a letter) Lieber Hans ― Dear Johnny

lieber

1. 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.