erbötig

ready; willing

English translations

  1. 01

    arduous

  2. 02

    strenuous

  3. 03

    toilsome

Word details

German meaning
Bereit, einen Wunsch oder eine Anweisung zu erfüllen; willfährig.
English meaning
Obliging
Synonym
willfährig, gehorsam
German example
Der Kellner war sehr erbötig und nahm sofort unsere Bestellung auf.
English example
The waiter was very obliging and took our order immediately.

Example sentences with “erbötig”

  1. Er war erbötig, zu helfen. (He was willing to help.)

Frequently asked questions

Is it common?

It is rather formal and slightly dated.