zaghaft

timid, hesitant, shy

English translations

  1. 01

    timid

  2. 02

    hesitant

  3. 03

    shy

Word details

German meaning
Zögerlich, unsicher und ängstlich.
English meaning
Timid
Synonym
vorsichtig, zögerlich
German example
Sie trat zaghaft an die Tür und klopfte leise.
English example
She approached the door timidly and knocked softly.
Comparative
zaghafterSuperlative: am zaghaftesten

Example sentences with “zaghaft”

  1. Sie machte einen zaghaften Versuch. (She made a timid attempt.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the opposite of 'zaghaft'?

The opposite is 'mutig' (courageous) or 'selbstbewusst' (confident).