English–German

“enthusiast” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈliːpˌhaːbɐ/

Example

Er ist ein Liebhaber klassischer Musik.

He is a classical music enthusiast.

Illustration for Liebhaber (enthusiast)

How to say “enthusiast” in German

“Enthusiast” in German is Liebhaber.

A person whose strong attachment draws them deeply toward a favorite subject or another person.

Full entry for Liebhaber: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Liebhaber

Als Liebhaber alter Bücher sucht er regelmäßig seltene Ausgaben.

As a lover of old books, he regularly searches for rare editions.

Tips for using Liebhaber

  • With a person as its object, Liebhaber can mean a male lover or paramour, while with a subject such as Musik it usually means an enthusiast.

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