What does the German phrase "Ach du Lieber" mean?

Answer 1

' Ach ' is more a vocal expression of surprise or shock. ' Du ' is the informal/familiar you. As in ' Hey you. ' ' Lieber ' is from the root ' Lieb ' : Love. Where'd'ja hear that? I never have.

Answer 2

Ach du lieber Gott, aber Augustin wurde versetzt fuer Gott.

Answer 3

It's possible for sure

Answer 4

Well I'm German have an american friend who uses this term (wherever he picked it up) but I agree with "tine" from 8 years ago. "Ach du Lieber" It is a very unusual expression, as there is a noun missing. More common would be Ach du lieber Himmel (would translate to for example "heavens!") or Ach du lieber Gott (can be translated to "Oh my (dear) God!) off course Germans understand "Ach du Lieber" pretty much as "Oh dear!" but this doesn't make it right.

Answer 5

Can you sing words and lyrics to ach du lieber, an old German song sung to children?

Answer 6

My grandma and mom used this phrase when they would drop something, or make a mistake. Mom said it is using the Lord's name in vain though. I say it all the time; out of habit.

Answer 7

Oh the lover! Ach du Lieber, Augustine means Oh the lover, Augustine (a person).

Answer 8

I think the American equivalent would be "awwwwwwwwwwwww."

Answer 9

I would say this means : oh my god .

Answer 10

"Ach du Lieber" means:

Oh my dear.....

I hope it helps you. It's the best way to translate it. I mean I should know it I'm Swiss.

Answer 11

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