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merciful in Dutch

merciful in Dutch is barmhartig, genadig — merciful means showing mercy — willing to forgive or treat someone gently rather than punish them as harshly as possible.

merciful in Dutch

barmhartig
adj
Showing mercy.
genadig
adj
Showing mercy.

What does "merciful" mean?

  1. adj Showing mercy — willing to forgive or treat someone gently rather than punish them as harshly as possible.
    "The judge was merciful and gave the young offender a suspended sentence."
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merciful in a sentence

  • The judge was merciful and gave the young offender a suspended sentence.
  • It was a merciful death after months of suffering.

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What is "merciful" in Dutch?

"merciful" in Dutch is barmhartig, genadig. merciful means: Showing mercy — willing to forgive or treat someone gently rather than punish them as harshly as possible.

How do you use "merciful" in a sentence?

Example: "The judge was merciful and gave the young offender a suspended sentence." In Dutch, "merciful" is barmhartig, genadig.

Are there other ways to say "merciful" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "merciful": barmhartig, genadig.

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