DUTCH TO ENGLISHWhat does lief mean in English?
lief is a Dutch adjective meaning “dear; sweet.” Compare how it appears in real speech, then explore the related emotions & personality words below.
In the SpeakMore Dutch dictionary, lief is glossed as dear; sweet. Meaning can shift with region, grammar, and context.
ENGLISH TO DUTCHHow do you say “dear; sweet” in Dutch?
lief
lief is a common Dutch equivalent for “dear; sweet.” The exact form or wording can change with grammar and context.
COMMON QUESTIONSlief FAQ
What does lief mean in English?
lief can be translated as “dear; sweet” in English. It is listed as a adjective in the Emotions & Personality topic cluster.
Which Dutch word can mean “dear; sweet”?
lief is listed here with the English gloss “dear; sweet.” Check the surrounding sentence because another form or expression may fit a particular context better.
Is lief standard Dutch or Flemish?
lief is a Dutch word. Belgian Dutch varieties may use different pronunciation or local synonyms, but standard Dutch resources apply broadly.