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dear (EN)
adjektiv, substantiv, interjeksjon

adjektiv “dear”

dear, komp. dearer, superl. dearest
  1. elsket
    My dear grandmother always has a warm hug for me when I visit.
  2. hensynsfull
    It was so dear of you to help me move into my new apartment.
  3. varmhjertet
    The couple shared a dear look that spoke volumes about their deep connection.
  4. høyt verdsatt (for å skille fra "dyr" i betydningen kostbar)
    This necklace is very dear to me; it belonged to my mother.
  5. kjære
    Dear Mr. Thompson, I am writing to inform you of the upcoming changes to our policy.
  6. kjære (brukt kjærlig)
    My dear colleague, thank you for your unwavering support during the project.
  7. kjære (brukt sarkastisk)
    My dear lady, I suggest you reconsider your stance on this matter.
  8. dyr
    Renting a flat in the city center has become incredibly dear these days.

substantiv “dear”

entall dear, flertall dears eller utellelig
  1. skatt
    Grandma is the dear of our family, always ready with cookies and stories.
  2. elskede
    He lost his dear in a tragic accident and has been heartbroken ever since.
  3. kjæreste
    "Could you help me with this crossword puzzle, dear?" asked the husband to his wife.

interjeksjon “dear”

dear
  1. å, kjære!
    "Oh dear, I seem to have forgotten my keys at home," she exclaimed.