die Liebschaft
Translation
love affair, liaison, fling
Examples
Er hatte eine heimliche Liebschaft.
He had a secret love affair.
Ihre Liebschaft dauerte nur einen Sommer.
Their love affair only lasted one summer.
Grammar Patterns
to have a love affair ((with sb.)) to have a love affair ((with sb.)). He had a love affair with his colleague.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Affäre, Romanze, Techtelmechtel
Etymology
From 'Liebe' (love) and the suffix '-schaft', which indicates a state or relationship (like in 'Freundschaft' - friendship).
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'state of love' (-schaft) but often with a connotation of being a secret or illicit affair.