English to Afrikaans Meaning of affection - liefde

Affection :

liefde

noun

liefde, voorliefde, lief, gevoel, liefdevolle, troetelnaam, beslaglegging, geneigdheid, sin, intuïsie, emosie, streling, eer, waardering, illusie, toorkuns, dwaling, deernis, konteks, nakoming, Connexion, vereniging, verband, passie, onstuimigheid, stukrag, paar, huwelik, kleur, besluiteloosheid, breinkind, idee, gedagte, aantrekkingskrag, trek, vastrap, bekoring, tekening, vriendskap, woede, wyse, kleurstof, spanning, afstand, eienskap, toewyding, getrouheid, lus, daad, werk, aksie

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Definitions of affection in English

Noun(1) a positive feeling of liking

Examples of affection in English

(1) the prisoners crave affection and hence participate in sexual relationships(2) He suffered from an affection of the bladder, and was at length compelled to resort to a surgical operation for relief.(3) she felt affection for the wise old lady(4) He felt almost intoxicated with admiration and affection for this man.(5) When I go out and about people have incredible affection for me and I think well, that's not bad.(6) I have a great affinity and affection for my American counterparts.(7) Douglas showed respect and affection for the people he portrayed.(8) And I know I'll never ever lose affection for the people and place that once played such an important role in my life.(9) Participants were asked to rate physical affection with parents on 5-point Likert scales.(10) This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest us.(11) I have a real personal admiration and affection for him, and I hope and believe he does for me as well.(12) And Canadians have always had this sort of affection for us and we've always had this affection for the Canadian people.(13) Like all the veterans who fought in Holland, he has tremendous affection for the Dutch people.(14) And I think about that so often, because of the universality of people's love and affection for their dads.(15) an affection of the skin(16) I suffered from an affection of the sight, which forbade all use of the eyes for purposes of study.

Related Phrases of affection

(1) have affection for ::

het liefde vir

(2) mutual affection ::

wedersydse liefde

(3) have deep affection for ::

het diepe liefde vir

(4) tender affection ::

tender liefde

Related Phrases of affection

(1) have affection for ::

het liefde vir

(2) mutual affection ::

wedersydse liefde

(3) have deep affection for ::

het diepe liefde vir

(4) tender affection ::

tender liefde

Synonyms

Noun

1. fondness ::

voorliefde

2. love ::

lief

3. liking ::

smaak

5. warmth ::

warmte

6. devotion ::

toewyding

7. endearment ::

troetelnaam

8. care ::

sorg

9. caring ::

omgee

10. attachment ::

beslaglegging

11. friendship ::

vriendskap

12. warm feelings ::

warm gevoelens

Antonyms

1. abomination ::

gruwel

2. hate ::

haat

3. hatred ::

haat

Different Forms

affection, affections, disaffection

Word Example from TV Shows

Do you have any AFFECTION for me at all?

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 4

If you still have any AFFECTION in your heart for me,

Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 8

I did not come here today seeking your AFFECTION.

Game of Thrones Season 2, Episode 4

and hadn't shown him any physical AFFECTION for years.

The Big Bang Theory Season 9, Episode 24

Some of the Night's Watch feel you have too much AFFECTION for the wildlings.

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 1

Examples of affection from TV Shows

Do you have any AFFECTION for me at all?

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 4

If you still have any AFFECTION in your heart for me,

Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 8

I did not come here today seeking your AFFECTION.

Game of Thrones Season 2, Episode 4

and hadn't shown him any physical AFFECTION for years.

The Big Bang Theory Season 9, Episode 24

Some of the Night's Watch feel you have too much AFFECTION for the wildlings.

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 1

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