compassionate in German
compassionate in German is mitleidig, barmherzig, anteilnehmend — compassionate means showing genuine concern and kindness toward someone who is suffering.
compassionate in German
mitleidig
Having, feeling or showing compassion (to or toward someone).
barmherzig
Having, feeling or showing compassion (to or toward someone).
anteilnehmend
Having, feeling or showing compassion (to or toward someone).
mitfühlend
Having, feeling or showing compassion (to or toward someone).
mitleidend
Having, feeling or showing compassion (to or toward someone).
mitleidsvoll
Having, feeling or showing compassion (to or toward someone).
aus familiären Gründen
Given to someone as an exception because of a family emergency or a death in their family.
barmherzig
Given to someone as an exception because of a family emergency or a death in their family.
Mitleid erregend
(obsolete) Inviting or asking for pity.
bedauernswert
(obsolete) Inviting or asking for pity.
erbarmenswert
(obsolete) Inviting or asking for pity.
erbarmungswürdig
(obsolete) Inviting or asking for pity.
bemitleiden
(transitive, archaic) To feel compassion (for someone or with regard to something); to regard (someone or something) with compassion.
What does "compassionate" mean?
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adj Showing genuine concern and kindness toward someone who is suffering.
"The compassionate doctor took extra time to comfort the frightened child."
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adj Granted as an exception because of a family emergency, illness, or bereavement.
"He was given compassionate leave to attend his father's funeral."
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compassionate in a sentence
- The compassionate doctor took extra time to comfort the frightened child.
- She gave a compassionate response instead of criticizing his mistake.
- He was given compassionate leave to attend his father's funeral.
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What is "compassionate" in German?
"compassionate" in German is mitleidig, barmherzig, anteilnehmend. compassionate means: Showing genuine concern and kindness toward someone who is suffering.
How do you use "compassionate" in a sentence?
Example: "The compassionate doctor took extra time to comfort the frightened child." In German, "compassionate" is mitleidig, barmherzig, anteilnehmend.
Are there other ways to say "compassionate" in German?
Yes — German has 12 translations listed for "compassionate": mitleidig, barmherzig, anteilnehmend, mitfühlend, mitleidend, mitleidsvoll.
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