liebgewonnene
Translation
cherished, dear, fondly held
Examples
Er verließ seine liebgewonnene Heimat.
He left his cherished homeland.
Das ist eine liebgewonnene Tradition.
This is a cherished tradition.
Grammar Patterns
((a cherished)) ((noun)) Das ist eine liebgewonnene Tradition.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lieb, teuer, geschätzt; Antonyms: verhasst (hated)
Etymology
From 'lieb' (dear) and 'gewonnen' (won/gained), the past participle of 'gewinnen'. It means something that one has 'won' or 'gained' as dear over time.
Memory Tips
Think of a habit or a place that you have 'won' your affection for over time, making it cherished.