der/die Liebste
Translation
beloved, dearest, darling
Examples
Er schreibt seiner Liebsten einen Brief.
He is writing a letter to his beloved.
Sie ist meine Liebste.
She is my darling.
Grammar Patterns
my/your beloved mein Liebster / meine Liebste
Similar Words
Synonyms: Geliebte(r) (lover), Schatz (treasure, darling); Antonyms: Feind(in) (enemy)
Etymology
A nominalized superlative of the adjective 'lieb' (dear). The '-st' is the superlative ending, and '-en' is a declension ending.
Memory Tips
Think of 'love best'. Your 'Liebste(r)' is the person you love the best.