lief

Meanings

• Noun

  A feeling of pleasure or enjoyment, especially towards nature or rural life.

  - "Die kinders geniet lief die natuur."
  - "Hy voel lief by die veld."

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Pronunciation

1. /liːf/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lief
ief , grief , relief

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Variants

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lief , liefer , liefest

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Etymology

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From Old English 'lifian', meaning 'to live'.

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Trivia

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1. The Afrikaans word 'lief' is related to the English word 'life'.

2. In Afrikaans poetry, 'lief' is often used to express a deep emotional connection to the land and nature.

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Related Concepts

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1. genot: A feeling of pleasure or enjoyment, similar to 'lief', but more focused on sensual experiences.

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Culture

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In Afrikaans literature, 'lief' is often used to describe the connection between people and nature. It is also used to express a sense of nostalgia or longing for the past.

How to Memorize "lief"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a peaceful scene in nature, such as a meadow or a river, and imagine feeling 'lief' towards it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lief' with the feeling of happiness and pleasure you get from being in nature.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lief is a feeling of pleasure towards nature' to remember the meaning of the word.

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