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generous in German

generous in German is großzügig, generös — generous means willing to give more than is expected or required, especially money, time, or help.

generous in German

großzügig
adj
Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed. [from 17th c.]
generös
adj
Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed. [from 17th c.]
generös
adj
Large, more than ample, copious. [from 17th c.]
großzügig
adj
Large, more than ample, copious. [from 17th c.]

What does "generous" mean?

  1. adj Willing to give more than is expected or required, especially money, time, or help.
    "It was generous of them to cover the whole bill."
  2. adj Larger or more plentiful than necessary; ample.
    "The recipe calls for a generous pinch of salt."

generous in a sentence

  • It was generous of them to cover the whole bill.
  • He's always generous with his advice to new employees.
  • The recipe calls for a generous pinch of salt.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "generous" in German?

"generous" in German is großzügig, generös. generous means: Willing to give more than is expected or required, especially money, time, or help.

How do you use "generous" in a sentence?

Example: "It was generous of them to cover the whole bill." In German, "generous" is großzügig, generös.

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

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "generous": großzügig, generös.

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