gnädig
gracious; merciful
English translations
- 01
gracious
- 02
kind
- 03
merciful
- 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
Related words
- ungnädig
Unforgiving
- barmherzig
Merciful
Example sentences with “gnädig”
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.