Dear - translation, pronunciation and examples
dear
beloved, kind, or expensive
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lieber Freund
liebe Mutter
lieber Vater
liebes Kind
liebe Schwester
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the base word; can mean loved, kind, or expensive depending on context
focused on high cost; usually for things that cost a lot
stronger and more emotional than dear; used for someone deeply loved
valued with affection; often something kept with care because it matters deeply
can mean valuable in money or very important emotionally; stronger than dear for value
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What's the difference between dear / costly / beloved / cherished / precious / expensive
the base word; can mean loved, kind, or expensive depending on context
Dear friend, thank you for your help.
Дорогой друг, спасибо за твою помощь.
A costly mistake slowed the project down.
Дорогостоящая ошибка замедлила проект.
stronger and more emotional than dear; used for someone deeply loved
She was a beloved teacher in the town.
Она была любимой учительницей в городе.
valued with affection; often something kept with care because it matters deeply
This photo is one of my most cherished memories.
Эта фотография — одно из моих самых дорогих воспоминаний.
can mean valuable in money or very important emotionally; stronger than dear for value
Time with family is precious to me.
Время с семьёй для меня дорого.
plain and common word for having a high price; less emotional than dear
That restaurant is very expensive.
Этот ресторан очень дорогой.
The tickets were a bit pricey.
Билеты были немного дороговаты.
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How to pronounce dear and what this word means
dear translation: дорогой. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce dear
/dɪə/
dear translation
дорогой
dear examples
Dear Anna, thank you for your help.
dear transcription
/dɪə/, /dɪr/
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dear meaning: what does it mean?
beloved, kind, or expensive
dear pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
dear is pronounced as /dɪə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
dear definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Dear Anna, thank you for your help. Translation: Дорогая Анна, спасибо за твою помощь.
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