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dear (EN)
Adjektiv, Substantiv, Interjektion

Adjektiv “dear”

dear, Komp. dearer, Superl. dearest
  1. geliebt
    My dear grandmother always has a warm hug for me when I visit.
  2. aufmerksam
    It was so dear of you to help me move into my new apartment.
  3. herzlich
    The couple shared a dear look that spoke volumes about their deep connection.
  4. geschätzt
    This necklace is very dear to me; it belonged to my mother.
  5. lieber (in Briefanreden wie "Lieber Herr/Frau...")
    Dear Mr. Thompson, I am writing to inform you of the upcoming changes to our policy.
  6. Liebling (in direkter Anrede wie "Mein Liebling...")
    My dear colleague, thank you for your unwavering support during the project.
  7. Lieber (ironisch, mit erklärender Ergänzung: verwendet, um Überlegenheit auszudrücken oder Spott)
    My dear lady, I suggest you reconsider your stance on this matter.
  8. teuer
    Renting a flat in the city center has become incredibly dear these days.

Substantiv “dear”

Sg. dear, Pl. dears od. unz.
  1. Liebling (als Bezeichnung für eine Person)
    Grandma is the dear of our family, always ready with cookies and stories.
  2. Geliebte(r)
    He lost his dear in a tragic accident and has been heartbroken ever since.
  3. Schatz
    "Could you help me with this crossword puzzle, dear?" asked the husband to his wife.

Interjektion “dear”

dear
  1. Ach (mit erklärender Ergänzung: Ausdruck von Überraschung, Mitleid oder Missbilligung)
    "Oh dear, I seem to have forgotten my keys at home," she exclaimed.