affection

əˈfɛkʃən
affection: physical expression of love or liking
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Translation of affection into German

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Noun

1.

emotion

feeling of love or fondness for someone
  • She showed great affection for her grandmother.Sie zeigte große Zuneigung zu ihrer Großmutter.
2.

gesture

physical expression of love or liking
  • She showed her affection by hugging him tightly..Sie zeigte ihre Liebkosung, indem sie ihn fest umarmte.
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Expressions with affection: examples in English and translations in German

Objekt der Begierde
Objekt der Zuneigung
She is the object of his affection.
mit Liebe überschütten
mit Zuneigung überschütten
She loves to shower her grandchildren with affection.
sich einschmeicheln
sich in jemandes Herz schleichen
He wormed his way into her affection with flattery.
gegenseitige emotionale Verbindung
gegenseitige emotionale Bindung
The mutual affection between the siblings grew stronger over the years.
öffentliche Zurschaustellung von Zuneigung
öffentliche Liebesbekundung
They were criticized for their public display of affection at the park.
Zeichen der Zuneigung
He gave her a necklace as a token of affection.

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  • affection: physical expression of love or liking
    (gesture) Liebkosung

Synonyms and analogies of affection in English

Examples of affection in a sentence

  • They shared a mutual affection that lasted years.
  • His affection was clear in his gentle touch.
  • Affection can be shown through small, kind gestures.

Translations of "affection" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieZuneigungnf.

He bought her flowers as a token of his affection and gratitude.

Er kaufte ihr Blumen als Zeichen von Zuneigung und Dankbarkeit.

dieLiebenf.

The artist painted the familiar surroundings of his hometown with great affection.

Der Künstler malte mit großer Liebe die vertraute Umgebung seiner Heimatstadt.

dieZuwendungnf.

She treats him like a love slave, calling whenever she wants attention or affection.

Sie behandelt ihn wie einen Liebessklaven und ruft an, wann immer sie Zuwendung will.

dieZärtlichkeitnf.

Parents save affection for later years, but sometimes tomorrow never comes.

Eltern sparen sich Zärtlichkeit für spätere Jahre auf, doch manchmal kommt das Morgen nie.

dieNeigungnf.

My parents too have brought me up with equal love and affection...

Meine Eltern auch haben mich oben geholt mit gleicher Liebe und Neigung...

Herzlichkeitn.

They know none of the affection or warmth that families should provide.

Sie kennen weder Herzlichkeit noch die Wärme, die eine Familie geben sollte.

dieAffektionnf.

At first sight it, s an affection of the existing body.

Auf den ersten Blick ist es eine Affektion des existierenden Körpers.

dieErkrankungnf.

The heavy physical affection limits patients on all levels of development.

Die schwere körperliche Erkrankung schränkt die Patienten auf jeder Entwicklungsstufe ein.

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Other translations for affection:

  • Sympathienf.
  • Gefühlenn.
  • Vorliebenf.
  • Verbundenheitnf.
  • Befallnm.
  • Anhänglichkeitnf.
  • Liebkosungnf.

affection: Examples and translations in context

The abandoned puppy cried for affection from anyone who walked past the shelter.

Der verlassene Welpe schrie nach Zuneigung von jedem, der am Tierheim vorbeiging.

His charm could easily delude anyone who was looking for affection.

Sein Charme kann leicht jeden täuschen, der nach Zuneigung sucht.

Every note in the song reflected her deep yearning for affection.

Jede Note des Liedes spiegelte ihr tiefes Sehnen nach Zuneigung wider.

Showering affection, the puppy licked its owner's face excitedly.

Voller Zuneigung leckte der Welpe aufgeregt das Gesicht seines Besitzers ab.

After the breakup, he was thirsty for affection and genuine emotional connection.

Nach der Trennung dürstete er nach Zuneigung und einer echten emotionalen Verbindung.

Their marriage de convenance guaranteed financial security but left little room for affection.

Ihre Vernunftehe sicherte finanzielle Stabilität, ließ jedoch wenig Raum für Zuneigung.

Their shared memories acted like an elixir of love, constantly renewing affection.

Ihre gemeinsamen Erinnerungen wirkten wie ein Liebestrank, der die Zuneigung erneuerte.

Everyone in the family spoils the junior with gifts and affection on birthdays.

An Geburtstagen verwöhnt jeder in der Familie das Nesthäkchen mit Geschenken und Zuneigung.

See also:

mutual affectionalienation of affectiontoken of affection
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