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
Showing mercy.
gnädig
Showing mercy.
What does "merciful" mean?
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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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