liebender
Translation
loving
Examples
Ein liebender Vater kümmert sich um sein Kind.
A loving father takes care of his child.
Sie hat ein liebendes Herz.
She has a loving heart.
Grammar Patterns
liebender + Noun (masc., nom.) a loving ... A liebender Vater (loving father) is patient.
liebendes + Noun (neut., nom./acc.) a loving ... She has a liebendes Herz (loving heart).
liebende + Noun (fem./pl., nom./acc.) a loving ... A liebende Mutter (loving mother) cares for her children.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zärtlich (tender), fürsorglich (caring); Antonyms: hassend (hating), lieblos (loveless)
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'lieben' (to love). Formed from the stem 'lieb-' and the participle suffix '-end'.
Memory Tips
The '-end' suffix in German is often equivalent to the '-ing' suffix for present participles in English, as in 'loving'.