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gutmütig

good-natured

adjective GOOT-mue-tikh Less Common
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Origin: from gut (good) + Mut (disposition)

Also means

kind-hearted

Usage Note

gutmütig describes a kind, easy temperament that bears no grudges. It can faintly suggest being too soft or easily taken advantage of. Used of people and animals alike: ein gutmütiger Hund (a good-natured dog).

Examples

"Er ist so gutmütig, dass er nie nein sagen kann."

Natural Translation

He is so good-natured that he can never say no.

Literal Translation

He is so good-natured that he never no say can.

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