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Großzügigkeit — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • courtesy noun Polite, respectful behavior toward others.
  • generosity noun Willingness to give freely, whether money, time, or help, without expecting anything back.
  • magnanimity noun The quality of being magnanimous; kindness of nature; generosity.

Senses

Großzügigkeit is used for these senses in English:

  • courtesy (uncountable) Willingness or generosity in providing something needed.
  • generosity (uncountable) The trait of being willing to donate money, resources, or time.
  • generosity (countable) A generous act.
  • generosity (archaic, uncountable) Good breeding; nobility of stock.
  • largesse The trait of being willing to donate money, resources, or time; generosity, liberality.
  • magnanimity The quality of being magnanimous; kindness of nature; generosity.
  • munificence The quality of being munificent; generosity.

courtesy — full definition

  1. noun Polite, respectful behavior toward others.
  2. adj Given free of charge, or done as a polite gesture rather than an obligation.

generosity — full definition

  1. noun Willingness to give freely, whether money, time, or help, without expecting anything back.
  2. noun A specific act of giving generously.

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