mitteilsam

communicative, forthcoming, talkative

adjective MIT-tyle-zahm Rare

Usage Note

Mitteilsam describes someone who readily shares their thoughts and feelings; mostly positive. Sie wurde nach dem Wein mitteilsamer. Related to mitteilen (to communicate). More neutral than gesprächig (garrulous).

Examples

"Der mitteilsame Gast erzählte allen von seiner Reise."

Natural Translation

The forthcoming guest told everyone about his trip.

Literal Translation

The communicative guest told everyone of his journey.

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