noun
die Zärtlichkeit, -en
tenderness
Ein warmes, liebevolles Gefühl, das man durch sanfte Nähe, Berührungen oder nettes Verhalten zeigt.
The German word "Zärtlichkeit" is a noun that means "tenderness" or "affection". It comes from the adjective "zärtlich", which means "tender" or "gentle", combined with the noun suffix "-keit" that forms abstract nouns.
Similar words:
- Liebreiz (charm, tenderness)
- Sanftmut (gentleness, meekness)
- Fürsorglichkeit (caring/nurturing quality)
Difference:
- Zärtlichkeit specifically emphasizes gentle, loving physical or emotional touch and warmth.
- Liebreiz focuses more on charm or loveliness.
- Sanftmut has a broader meaning of gentleness in demeanor.
- Fürsorglichkeit stresses caring actions rather than feelings or touch.
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Examples
Er zeigt viel Zärtlichkeit.noun
He shows a lot of tenderness.
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