EMOTIONS & PERSONALITY

lief

dear; sweet

adjectiveEmotions & Personality
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What 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 DUTCH

How 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.

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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.