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nachsichtig

lenient

adjective NAHKH-zikh-tikh Less Common
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Origin: from Nachsicht (leniency, indulgence)

Also means

forbearing

Usage Note

nachsichtig describes a forgiving, tolerant attitude toward faults: nachsichtig mit jemandem sein. It implies overlooking shortcomings rather than approving them. The opposite is streng (strict). Often used of parents and judges.

Examples

"Der Lehrer war nachsichtig mit den jüngeren Schülern."

Natural Translation

The teacher was lenient with the younger pupils.

Literal Translation

The teacher was lenient with the younger pupils.

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