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anhänglich

affectionate, clingy

adjective AN-haeng-likh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Personality

Also means

devoted, attached

Usage Note

Anhänglich comes from anhängen (to cling to) and can be sweet or suffocating depending on degree. Used for pets, children, and partners; ein anhänglicher Hund is endearing while a very anhänglicher Partner can edge into controlling.

Examples

"Der anhängliche Hund folgte seiner Besitzerin durch jeden Raum."

Natural Translation

The affectionate dog followed his owner through every room.

Literal Translation

The affectionate dog followed his owner through every room.

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