Herzenswärme
warmth of heart, heartfelt warmth
noun HER-tsens-vaer-me Rare
Usage Note
Herzenswärme describes a person's natural warmth and genuine caring toward others — the opposite of coldness or aloofness. Common in everyday German when describing a generous, affectionate personality.
Examples
"Mit ihrer Herzenswärme gewann sie schnell das Vertrauen der Kinder."
Natural Translation
With her warmth of heart she quickly won the trust of the children.
Literal Translation
With her heart-warmth won she quickly the trust of-the children.
Related Words
- Abgeklärtheit serenity, mature composure, detached calm
- Anmaßung presumption, arrogance, overstepping
- Aufgeschlossenheit open-mindedness, receptiveness
- Bedachtheit deliberateness, thoughtful care, circumspection
- Begeisterungsfähigkeit capacity for enthusiasm
- Beharrungsvermögen tenacity, perseverance
- Beharrungswille persistence, determination to persist
- Beherrschtheit self-control, composure
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