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benign in German

benign in German is freundlich, gütig, liebevoll — benign means kind, gentle, and well-meaning.

benign in German

freundlich
adj
Kind; gentle; mild.
gütig
adj
Kind; gentle; mild.
liebevoll
adj
Kind; gentle; mild.
gutartig
adj
(medicine) Not posing any serious threat to health; not particularly aggressive or recurrent.

What does "benign" mean?

  1. adjective Kind, gentle, and well-meaning.
    "Her benign smile put the nervous students at ease."
  2. adjective In medicine, describing a growth or tumor that is not cancerous and unlikely to spread.
    "The doctors confirmed the lump was benign and needed no further treatment."
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benign in a sentence

  • Her benign smile put the nervous students at ease.
  • The doctors confirmed the lump was benign and needed no further treatment.
  • A benign tumor can still cause problems if it grows large enough.

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What is "benign" in German?

"benign" in German is freundlich, gütig, liebevoll. benign means: Kind, gentle, and well-meaning.

How do you use "benign" in a sentence?

Example: "Her benign smile put the nervous students at ease." In German, "benign" is freundlich, gütig, liebevoll.

Are there other ways to say "benign" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "benign": freundlich, gütig, liebevoll, gutartig.

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