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What is the difference between "eher" and " lieber" in German? Are the two synonyms? If yes, then which one is the most used?

10.06.2025 06:59

What is the difference between "eher" and " lieber" in German? Are the two synonyms? If yes, then which one is the most used?

Example:

eher is a fillword .. used in many situations. Originally it means: in an earlier time, before doing the thing you proposed — I do another (stupid) thing

You cannot really say what is used more. As in other languages the “love” word is used a lot and also all derived words. But fillwords are also used a lot.

Who are the actual "science deniers": people who wait until vaccines are proven effective, or people who believe that there are more than two genders?

Da würde ich ja eher nackt die Straße runter laufen als mit dir zu schlafen.

lieber is more specific: I love it more .. I want it better

Ich würde lieber mit Toni ausgehen als mit dir Shopping. (you would not say: Ich würde lieber nackt die Straße runter laufen … because you not plan it to do at all — not even on a later time)

When did bestiality first occur to you and how did it happen the first time? Was it a deliberate decision or it just happened and you allowed it?