die Gnade, -n
mercy
Es ist ein Gefühl oder eine Tat, bei der man jemandem vergibt, obwohl er einen Fehler gemacht hat oder eine Strafe verdient hätte. Man zeigt Mitgefühl und verzichtet auf Härte.
The German word "Gnade" is a noun that means "grace," "mercy," or "pardon." It often refers to compassion shown by a person in a position of authority or forgiveness granted by a higher power. The term carries connotations of leniency or relief from punishment.
Similar words include "Nachsicht" (forbearance), "Erbarmen" (compassion), and "Barmherzigkeit" (mercifulness or kindness). While "Nachsicht" generally suggests a more passive allowance of shortcomings, "Erbarmen" and "Barmherzigkeit" focus more on the emotional aspect of compassion and help towards those in need. "Gnade" particularly emphasizes the formal aspect of being pardoned or relieved from consequences.
Make “Gnade” part of your vocabulary.
Build your German vocabulary with flashcards, audio and spaced repetition.
Examples
Wir bitten um Ihre Gnade.noun
We ask for your mercy.
Hat er um Gnade gebeten, nachdem er den Fehler zugegeben hatte?noun
Did he ask for mercy after he admitted the mistake?
Aus Gnade ließ man den Mann frei.noun
Out of mercy, the man was set free.
Die Gnade des Königs überraschte alle.noun
The king's mercy surprised everyone.
Keep exploring German
Learn words from the content you love.
Add words from websites, books and videos, then remember them with spaced repetition (SRS).
Scan for iPhone & iPad