dear (EN)
adjektiivi, substantiivi, huudahdussana

adjektiivi “dear”

dear, dearer, dearest
  1. rakas
    My dear grandmother always has a warm hug for me when I visit.
  2. huomaavainen
    It was so dear of you to help me move into my new apartment.
  3. lämmin (kun ilmaistaan lämpimiä tunteita)
    The couple shared a dear look that spoke volumes about their deep connection.
  4. arvostettu
    This necklace is very dear to me; it belonged to my mother.
  5. hyvä (kirjeenvaihdossa)
    Dear Mr. Thompson, I am writing to inform you of the upcoming changes to our policy.
  6. kulta (affektiivisessa puhuttelussa)
    My dear colleague, thank you for your unwavering support during the project.
  7. rakas (sarkastisessa käytössä)
    My dear lady, I suggest you reconsider your stance on this matter.
  8. kallis
    Renting a flat in the city center has become incredibly dear these days.

substantiivi “dear”

sg. dear, pl. dears or uncountable
  1. kultainen (ihminen, joka on hyvin kiltti ja huolehtivainen)
    Grandma is the dear of our family, always ready with cookies and stories.
  2. rakastettu
    He lost his dear in a tragic accident and has been heartbroken ever since.
  3. sydänkäpy (hellittelynimi läheisten välillä)
    "Could you help me with this crossword puzzle, dear?" asked the husband to his wife.

huudahdussana “dear”

dear
  1. voi (huudahdus yllätyksestä, myötätunnosta tai paheksunnasta)
    "Oh dear, I seem to have forgotten my keys at home," she exclaimed.