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merciful in German

merciful in German is barmherzig, gnädig — merciful means showing mercy — willing to forgive or treat someone gently rather than punish them as harshly as possible.

merciful in German

barmherzig
adj
Showing mercy.
gnädig
adj
Showing mercy.

What does "merciful" mean?

  1. adj Showing mercy — willing to forgive or treat someone gently rather than punish them as harshly as possible.
    "The judge was merciful and gave the young offender a suspended sentence."
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merciful in a sentence

  • The judge was merciful and gave the young offender a suspended sentence.
  • It was a merciful death after months of suffering.

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What is "merciful" in German?

"merciful" in German is barmherzig, gnädig. merciful means: Showing mercy — willing to forgive or treat someone gently rather than punish them as harshly as possible.

How do you use "merciful" in a sentence?

Example: "The judge was merciful and gave the young offender a suspended sentence." In German, "merciful" is barmherzig, gnädig.

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

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "merciful": barmherzig, gnädig.

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