der Liebhaber
Translation
enthusiast, lover, aficionado, fan
Examples
Er ist ein Liebhaber klassischer Musik.
He is an enthusiast of classical music.
Sie hat einen neuen Liebhaber.
She has a new lover.
Grammar Patterns
Liebhaber ((von+3)) enthusiast/lover of (sth.) He is a lover of good wine.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fan, enthusiast, admirer; Antonyms: hater, opponent
Etymology
From 'lieb' (dear/love) + 'haben' (to have) + '-er' (agent suffix). Literally 'one who has love' for something or someone.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who 'has love' (lieb haben) for something, like art, or for a person.