No. 3,213 in Dutch
geliefde
Beloved; loved one.
In a sentence
Hij sprak met veel passie over zijn geliefde.
He spoke with great passion about his beloved.
The word 'geliefde' here is used to refer to a person loved dearly, such as a romantic partner.
Ze herinnerde zich de tijden die ze had doorgebracht met haar geliefde boeken.
She remembered the times she spent with her beloved books.
The word 'geliefde' in this instance is applied to express affection for objects, implying their importance and emotional value.
Een geliefde traditie is het versieren van de kerstboom.
A beloved tradition is decorating the Christmas tree.
Here, 'geliefde' is used to describe an abstract concept or practice that is cherished or held dear.
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