dears
word · lemma: dear
Definition
'Dears' is the plural form of 'dear,' often used to address a group of people you care about in letters, messages, or affectionate speech.
Usage & Nuances
'Dears' is rare in modern English; more common options are 'dear friends' or simply 'everyone.' Sometimes used in greetings in emails, especially in non-native English. Can sound formal, old-fashioned, or non-native.
Spanish: queridos - estimadosPortuguese (BR): queridos - estimadosPortuguese (PT): queridos - estimadosChinese (Simplified): 亲爱的们 - 各位亲爱的Chinese (Traditional): 親愛的們 - 各位親愛的Hindi: प्रियजनArabic: أعزائي - أحبائيBengali: প্রিয়রা - বন্ধুরা (আদর করে ডাকা)Russian: дорогиеJapanese: 親愛なる皆さん - みなさん（親しみを込めて）Vietnamese: các bạn thân mếnKorean: 여러분 - 사랑하는 여러분Turkish: sevgililer - canlar (samimi hitap)Urdu: پیارے (جمع) - عزیزوIndonesian: yang terkasih - teman-teman (dengan kasih sayang)
Example Sentences
Good morning, dears!
basic
Dears, welcome to our class.
basic
Thank you, my dears, for all your help.
basic
Some teachers like to start emails with 'Hello, dears,' but it's not common.
natural
I always call my students 'dears' when I say goodbye.
natural
'Goodnight, my dears,' she whispered softly to her children.
natural