gutmütig
good-natured
Eine Person mit dieser Eigenschaft ist freundlich, hilfsbereit und leicht zu verstehen. Sie möchte anderen nichts Böses tun.
The German word "gutmütig" is an adjective that means "good-natured" or "kind-hearted." It is composed of "gut" meaning "good" and "mütig," which derives from "Mut," meaning "courage" or "spirit." Although the second part embodies the idea of being spirited, when combined, "gutmütig" characterizes someone who is benevolent, tolerant, and generally in a positive disposition.
Similar words in German include "freundlich" (friendly), "herzlich" (warm-hearted), and "liebenswürdig" (pleasant).
The difference is that while "gutmütig" emphasizes an innate kind-heartedness, the other adjectives can describe friendliness or amiability in various contexts without necessarily implying a broader character trait of overall gentleness or tolerance showcased by "gutmütig."
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Examples
Er ist ein sehr gutmütiger Mensch.adjective
He is a very good-natured person.
Viele finden ihn gutmütig.adjective
Many find him good-natured.
Er wirkt sehr gutmütig und freundlich.adjective
He seems very good-natured and friendly.
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