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zurückhaltend

reserved

adjective tsoo-RUEK-hal-tend Rare

Also means

restrained

Usage Note

zurückhaltend describes someone reserved or restrained in manner, as in eine zurückhaltende Person. It can also mean cautious about spending or judgement: zurückhaltend mit Kritik.

Examples

"In Diskussionen bleibt sie eher zurückhaltend."

Natural Translation

In discussions she stays rather reserved.

Literal Translation

In discussions stays she rather reserved.

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