mercy in German
mercy in German is Barmherzigkeit, Gnade, Erbarmen — mercy means kindness or forgiveness shown toward someone who could reasonably be punished or treated harshly instead.
mercy in German
Barmherzigkeit
(uncountable) Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another.
Gnade
(uncountable) Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another.
Erbarmen
(uncountable) Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another.
Barmherzigkeit
(uncountable) Forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.
Mitleid
(uncountable) Forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.
Erbarmen
(uncountable) Forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.
Gnade
(uncountable) Forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.
Huld
(uncountable) Forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.
Milde
(uncountable) Forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.
Huld
(uncountable) A tendency toward forgiveness, pity, or compassion.
Milde
(uncountable) A tendency toward forgiveness, pity, or compassion.
Nachsichtigkeit
(uncountable) A tendency toward forgiveness, pity, or compassion.
Gnadenakt
(countable) Instances of forbearance or forgiveness.
Gnadenerweis
(countable) Instances of forbearance or forgiveness.
Gnade
(countable) A blessing; something to be thankful for.
Gnadenerweis
(countable) A blessing; something to be thankful for.
What does "mercy" mean?
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noun Kindness or forgiveness shown toward someone who could reasonably be punished or treated harshly instead.
"The general showed mercy to the surrendering soldiers."
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noun A fortunate thing; a blessing, especially something to be grateful for given the circumstances.
"It was a mercy the children weren't in the car when it happened."
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intj Used to express surprise, alarm, or relief.
""Mercy!" she cried when she saw the mess."
mercy in a sentence
- The general showed mercy to the surrendering soldiers.
- She begged for mercy, but the sentence stood.
- It was a mercy the children weren't in the car when it happened.
- "Mercy!" she cried when she saw the mess.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "mercy" in German?
"mercy" in German is Barmherzigkeit, Gnade, Erbarmen. mercy means: Kindness or forgiveness shown toward someone who could reasonably be punished or treated harshly instead.
How do you use "mercy" in a sentence?
Example: "The general showed mercy to the surrendering soldiers." In German, "mercy" is Barmherzigkeit, Gnade, Erbarmen.
Are there other ways to say "mercy" in German?
Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "mercy": Barmherzigkeit, Gnade, Erbarmen, Mitleid, Huld, Milde.
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