gnädig

gracious; merciful

English translations

  1. 01

    gracious

  2. 02

    kind

  3. 03

    merciful

  4. 04

    lenient

Word details

German meaning
Milde und nachsichtig im Urteil.
English meaning
merciful, gracious
Synonym
barmherzig, nachsichtig
German example
Der Richter war gnädig und verhängte eine milde Strafe.
English example
The judge was merciful and imposed a lenient sentence.
Comparative
gnädigerSuperlative: am gnädigsten

Example sentences with “gnädig”

  1. Gott sei uns gnädig. (May God have mercy on us.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'gnädig' still used?

It is somewhat old-fashioned, often used in religious or highly formal contexts.