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
Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed. [from 17th c.]
generös
Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed. [from 17th c.]
generös
Large, more than ample, copious. [from 17th c.]
großzügig
Large, more than ample, copious. [from 17th c.]
What does "generous" mean?
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adj Willing to give more than is expected or required, especially money, time, or help.
"A generous neighbour lent us her ladder and stayed to help."
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adj Larger or more plentiful than necessary; ample.
"She served us generous portions of stew, and we all went back for more."
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generous in a sentence
- A generous neighbour lent us her ladder and stayed to help.
- It was generous of them to cover the whole bill.
- She served us generous portions of stew, and we all went back for more.
- The room has a generous amount of storage space for its size.
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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: "A generous neighbour lent us her ladder and stayed to help." 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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