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Herzensgüte

goodness of heart, warm-heartedness

noun HER-tsens-gue-te Rare

Usage Note

Herzensgüte is a warmly expressive word for a deeply felt, unpretentious kindness that comes from the core of a person. It is more emotionally immediate than Güte alone and is common in everyday speech when praising someone.

Examples

"Die alte Frau war bekannt für ihre Herzensgüte gegenüber allen Nachbarn."

Natural Translation

The old woman was known for her goodness of heart toward all her neighbours.

Literal Translation

The old woman was known for her heart-goodness toward all neighbours.

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