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umgänglich

easy to get along with, affable

adjective UM-gaeng-likh Rare

Usage Note

Umgänglich is high praise: the person is pleasant, approachable, and easy to deal with in everyday interactions. Common in work references: Sie ist stets umgänglich und hilfsbereit.

Examples

"Obwohl er Chef war, blieb er stets umgänglich und zugänglich."

Natural Translation

Although he was the boss, he remained consistently easy to get along with and approachable.

Literal Translation

Although he was boss, he remained always easy to get along with and accessible.

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