beloved
geliebt – geliebter – am geliebtesten
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beloved
Loved, cherished, and emotionally important to someone; regarded by others as especially dear or valuable.
Sie war seine geliebte Tochter und sein größter Lebensinhalt.
She was his beloved daughter and the most important thing in his life.
| basic form | geliebt |
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| comparative | geliebter |
| superlative | am geliebtesten |
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| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
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| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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'Geliebt' (beloved) is the participle of 'lieben' (to love) and is used here as an adjective. It often appears directly before a noun and describes a close emotional relationship or special appreciation.
Unsere geliebte Großmutter feierte ihren neunzigsten Geburtstag.
Our beloved grandmother celebrated her ninetieth birthday.
When the person who loves or appreciates someone is mentioned, that person often appears with 'von' (by) and the dative. The construction 'von allen geliebt' (loved by everyone) refers to a person who is popular with many people.
Der von seinen Schülern geliebte Lehrer ging in den Ruhestand.
The teacher loved by his students retired.
'Geliebt' (beloved) often combines with people and things that are especially emotionally important to someone, such as 'geliebter Mensch' (beloved person), 'geliebtes Kind' (beloved child), 'geliebte Heimat' (beloved homeland), and 'geliebtes Haustier' (beloved pet).
Nach vielen Jahren kehrte sie in ihre geliebte Heimat zurück.
After many years, she returned to her beloved homeland.
