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nachgiebig

yielding, compliant, accommodating

adjective NAKH-gee-bikh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Also means

lenient, indulgent

Usage Note

Nachgiebig describes someone who gives way under pressure or to others' requests. It can be mildly positive (flexible, lenient) or negative (spineless, a pushover). Zu nachgiebig (too yielding) in a parenting or negotiation context is clearly critical.

Examples

"Ihr nachgiebiger Erziehungsstil führte zu häufigen Diskussionen mit dem Lehrer."

Natural Translation

Her indulgent parenting style led to frequent discussions with the teacher.

Literal Translation

Her yielding upbringing-style led to frequent discussions with the teacher.

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