affectionately

əˈfɛkʃənətli
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Translation of affectionately into German

Adverb

emotion

showing fondness or tenderness
  • He affectionately patted the dog's head.Er tätschelte liebevoll den Kopf des Hundes.
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Synonyms and analogies of affectionately in English

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Examples of affectionately in a sentence

  • The teacher affectionately praised the student's efforts.

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

Adverb
liebevolladv.

During the ceremony, guests frequently mentioned her maiden name affectionately.

Während der Zeremonie erwähnten die Gäste häufig liebevoll ihren Geburtsnamen.

When building a nest, the robins often pause to bill affectionately.

Beim Nestbau halten die Rotkehlchen oft inne, um liebevoll zu schnäbeln.

zärtlichadv.

The two mockingbirds bill affectionately before they build their nest.

Die zwei Spottdrosseln schnäbeln zärtlich, bevor sie ihr Nest bauen.

Using a term of endearment, he whispered affectionately into her ear.

Flüsternd benutzte er einen Kosenamen, um zärtlich in ihr Ohr zu sprechen.

herzlichadv.

Today, it is affectionately run by the daughters.

Heute noch werden sie herzlich von den Töchtern bedient.

Awaiting your return, we greet you affectionately.

In Erwartung Ihrer Rückkehr, wir grüßen Sie herzlich.

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affectionately: Examples and translations in context

Old friends bandied words affectionately, teasing each other about past mistakes.

Alte Freunde wechselten liebevoll Worte und neckten einander wegen vergangener Fehler.

She often stroked his arm affectionately while they watched the movie.

Während sie den Film schauten, streichelte sie oft liebevoll seinen Arm.

Her grandmother affectionately pinched her double chin and laughed heartily.

Ihre Großmutter zwickte ihr liebevoll ins Doppelkinn und lachte herzlich.

He affectionately remembered his father's advice during tough times.

Er erinnerte sich liebevoll an den Rat seines Vaters in schwierigen Zeiten.

He affectionately talked to his pet rock as if it were alive.

Er sprach liebevoll mit seinem Haustierstein, als wäre er lebendig.

The mother patted her child's cheek affectionately before bedtime.

Die Mutter streichelte liebevoll die Wange ihres Kindes vor dem Schlafengehen.

The parrots groomed each other affectionately, showing their bond as mates.

Die Papageien putzten einander liebevoll und zeigten damit ihre Bindung als Partner.

She affectionately called her son a little rascal when he caused mischief.

Sie nannte ihren Sohn liebevoll einen kleinen Schlingel, als er Unfug anstellte.

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