# der Liebling

der Liebling is a German noun meaning “darling”. Forms: des Lieblings, die Lieblinge.

## Forms

- Genitive: des Lieblings
- Plural: die Lieblinge

## In other languages

- Русский: любимец, любимица

## Noun

1. darling, (my) dear
2. favorite
3. darling; sweetheart
   - Komm Liebling, sei mein Liebling.

## Proper name

1. _surname_ a surname transferred from the nickname originating as a nickname

## Examples

- Liebling, ich kann es dir erklären! — Honey, I can explain.
- Sie ist der Liebling des Lehrers. — She's the teacher's pet.
- Wladimir ist der Liebling seiner Mutter. — Vladimir is his mom's favorite.
- Maria ist Toms Liebling. — Maria is Tom's favourite.
- Warum weinst du, Liebling? — What are you crying about, sweetheart?

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