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“mistress” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈliːptə/

Example

Er trifft sich heimlich mit seiner Geliebten.

He meets his mistress in secret.

Illustration for Geliebte (mistress)

How to say “mistress” in German

“Mistress” in German is Geliebte.

A woman held in a lover's affection, often kept outside a public or official relationship.

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

Example sentences with Geliebte

Er wollte nie öffentlich zugeben, eine Geliebte zu haben.

He never wanted to publicly admit to having a mistress.

Tips for using Geliebte

  • As a capitalized noun, die Geliebte commonly suggests an extramarital or secret relationship, while the adjective phrase die geliebte Frau simply means the beloved woman.

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