nachgiebig — meaning in English
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English meaning
- compliant adj Willing to go along with rules or another person's wishes.
- flexible adj Able to bend easily without breaking.
- indulgent adjective Willing to allow, satisfy, or go along with someone's wishes, often too readily.
- ineffectual adjective Failing to produce the desired effect; not achieving much.
- tender adjective Gentle, loving, or showing warm affection.
Senses
nachgiebig is used for these senses in English:
- compliant Willing to comply; submissive; willing to do what someone wants.
- flexible Capable of being flexed or bent without breaking; able to be turned or twisted without breaking.
- flexible Willing or prone to give way to the influence of others; not invincibly rigid or obstinate.
- indulgent Disposed or prone to indulge, humor, gratify, or yield to one's own or another's desires, etc., or to be compliant, lenient, or forbearing;
- ineffectual Weak, indecisive; lacking forcefulness.
- tender (of food) Soft and easily chewed.
compliant — full definition
- adj Willing to go along with rules or another person's wishes.
- adj Meeting official standards, rules, or specifications.
flexible — full definition
- adj Able to bend easily without breaking.
- adj Able to adapt or change readily to new conditions.
- adj Willing to change one's opinion or approach; open-minded rather than rigid.