gentle in German

gentle in German is liebenswürdig, sanft, einfühlsam — gentle means kind, mild, and careful, especially in dealing with others.

gentle in German

liebenswürdig

adj

Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.

sanft

adj

Soft and mild rather than hard or severe.

einfühlsam

adj

Soft and mild rather than hard or severe.

sanftmütig

adj

Soft and mild rather than hard or severe.

einfühlsam

adj

Docile and easily managed.

gemächlich

adj

Gradual rather than steep or sudden.

sachte

adj

Gradual rather than steep or sudden.

freundlich

adj

Polite and respectful rather than rude.

liebenswürdig

adj

Polite and respectful rather than rude.

What does "gentle" mean?

adj Kind, mild, and careful, especially in dealing with others.
"The nurse was so gentle with the elderly patient that he hardly noticed the injection."
adj Not harsh, forceful, or severe; mild.
"Use a gentle shampoo if your skin is easily irritated."
adj Rising or falling gradually rather than steeply.
"Cyclists enjoy the gentle hills of the valley road."
verb To calm, soothe, or tame.
"It took patience to gentle the stray cat enough to let anyone touch it."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

gentle in a sentence

The nurse was so gentle with the elderly patient that he hardly noticed the injection.
She spoke in a gentle voice to calm the frightened dog.
Use a gentle shampoo if your skin is easily irritated.
The teacher gave a gentle reminder instead of a harsh telling-off.

Similar words in German

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Frequently asked questions

What is "gentle" in German?

"gentle" in German is liebenswürdig, sanft, einfühlsam. gentle means: Kind, mild, and careful, especially in dealing with others.

How do you use "gentle" in a sentence?

Example: "The nurse was so gentle with the elderly patient that he hardly noticed the injection." In German, "gentle" is liebenswürdig, sanft, einfühlsam.

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

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "gentle": liebenswürdig, sanft, einfühlsam, sanftmütig, gemächlich, sachte.

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