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indulgence in German

indulgence in German is Nachsicht, Milde, Nachgiebigkeit — indulgence means the act of allowing oneself or someone else a pleasure, often more than is wise.

indulgence in German

Nachsicht
noun
The act of indulging.
Milde
noun
The act of indulging.
Nachgiebigkeit
noun
The act of indulging.
Nachsichtigkeit
noun
The act of indulging.
Duldsamkeit
noun
Tolerance.
Duldung
noun
Tolerance.
Verwöhnen
noun
The act of catering to someone's every desire.
Verwöhnung
noun
The act of catering to someone's every desire.
Hobby
noun
Something in which someone indulges.
Schwäche
noun
Something in which someone indulges.
Gefälligkeit
noun
An indulgent act; a favour granted; gratification.
Gnade
noun
An indulgent act; a favour granted; gratification.
Gnadenbezeigung
noun
An indulgent act; a favour granted; gratification.
Ablass
noun
(Roman Catholicism) A pardon or release from the expectation of punishment in purgatory, after the sinner has been granted absolution.

What does "indulgence" mean?

  1. noun The act of allowing oneself or someone else a pleasure, often more than is wise.
    "A weekly indulgence in dessert won't ruin your diet."
  2. noun A tolerant or lenient attitude toward someone's wishes or faults.
    "She thanked the audience for their indulgence during the technical delay."
  3. noun In the Catholic Church, a formal reduction of the punishment due for sins, granted after confession.
    "The medieval sale of indulgences was a major cause of the Reformation."

indulgence in a sentence

  • A weekly indulgence in dessert won't ruin your diet.
  • She thanked the audience for their indulgence during the technical delay.
  • The medieval sale of indulgences was a major cause of the Reformation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "indulgence" in German?

"indulgence" in German is Nachsicht, Milde, Nachgiebigkeit. indulgence means: The act of allowing oneself or someone else a pleasure, often more than is wise.

How do you use "indulgence" in a sentence?

Example: "A weekly indulgence in dessert won't ruin your diet." In German, "indulgence" is Nachsicht, Milde, Nachgiebigkeit.

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

Yes — German has 14 translations listed for "indulgence": Nachsicht, Milde, Nachgiebigkeit, Nachsichtigkeit, Duldsamkeit, Duldung.

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