lässlich

pardonable; venial

Word details

German meaning
Nachlässig, nicht sorgfältig genug.
English meaning
negligent, careless
Synonym
nachlässig, tolerant
German example
Er war in seiner Arbeit sehr lässlich und machte viele Fehler.
English example
He was very negligent in his work and made many mistakes.
Comparative
lässlicherSuperlative: am lässlichsten

Example sentences with “lässlich”

  1. Das war eine lässliche Sünde. (That was a venial sin.)

Frequently asked questions

What is a 'lässliche Sünde'?

In theological terms, it is a minor sin that doesn't condemn the soul, as opposed to a mortal sin.