der Liebling
Translation
darling, favourite, sweetheart
Examples
Du bist mein Liebling.
You are my darling.
Dieser Hund ist der Liebling der Familie.
This dog is the family's favourite.
Grammar Patterns
to be ((sb's)) darling/favourite to be sb's darling/favourite He is his mother's darling.
Similar Words
Synonyms: darling, favourite, sweetheart; Antonyms: enemy, object of hate
Etymology
From 'lieb' (dear, beloved) and the suffix '-ling', which denotes a person or thing with a certain quality.
Memory Tips
Think of 'lieb' (love) + '-ling' (like a small, dear thing). It's your 'little love' or favourite.