sympathisch
likeable
Eine Person oder Sache wirkt angenehm, freundlich und man fühlt sich gern in ihrer Nähe.
The German word "sympathisch" is an adjective that means "likeable" or "friendly". It is derived from the noun "Sympathie", which means "sympathy" or "affection". "Sympathisch" describes someone who has qualities that evoke a positive feeling or rapport in others. Similar words in German include "nett" (nice), "freundlich" (friendly), and "angenehm" (pleasant).
The difference among these terms is subtle; while "sympathisch" specifically conveys a sense of emotional affinity or connection, "nett" and "freundlich" can refer more generally to polite or kind behavior without necessarily connoting a deeper personal affinity.
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Examples
Der neue Kollege ist sehr sympathisch.adjective
The new colleague is very likeable.
Ich fand die Verkäuferin gestern überraschend sympathisch.adjective
I found the saleswoman surprisingly likeable yesterday.
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