“Am liebsten...”
Most of all... / I like... best
Literal Translation
Word for word: “At the dearest...”
Pronunciation
/am ˈliːpstn̩/
When to Use This Phrase
'Am liebsten' is the superlative of 'gern': 'Ich lese gern' (I like reading), 'Ich koche lieber' (I prefer cooking), 'Am liebsten schwimme ich' (I like swimming best). It's the easiest way to talk about favorites without words like 'Lieblingsessen' (favorite food).
Example Sentences
Am liebsten trinke ich Tee mit Honig.
My favorite drink is tea with honey.
Was machst du am Wochenende am liebsten? — Am liebsten schlafe ich aus.
What do you like doing most on the weekend? — Most of all, I like to sleep in.
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