German Conversation · Level 69
59 words
German word
Liebhaber
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈliːpˌhaːbɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounenthusiast
Example
Er ist ein Liebhaber klassischer Musik.
He is a classical music enthusiast.
More examples
Als Liebhaber alter Bücher sucht er regelmäßig seltene Ausgaben.
As a lover of old books, he regularly searches for rare editions.
Core concept
A person whose strong attachment draws them deeply toward a favorite subject or another person.
Common phrases
ein Liebhaber alter Bücher
a lover of old books
ein Liebhaber von Antiquitäten
a lover of antiques
Similar words
Fan: A devoted supporter who closely follows a sports team, performer, or other public figure.
Anhänger: A supporter and follower of a particular idea, person, or organization.
Kenner: A person with extensive knowledge and keen judgment in a particular field.
Amateur: A person who pursues a field as a hobby rather than as a profession.
Definition in German
Eine Person, die etwas sehr gern hat und sich aus Interesse oder als Hobby intensiv damit beschäftigt.
Word origin
Liebhaber developed from the expression lieb haben, meaning "to hold dear," with the agent ending -er, and came to denote both a devoted amateur and a lover.
Usage tips
- 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.
Other meanings
- lovernoun
- paramournoun
Opposites
- Gleichgültigerindifferent personnoun
Related words
- Lieblingfavoritenoun