zaghaft
timid
Nicht sehr mutig; unsicher und vorsichtig im Handeln oder Sprechen.
The German adjective "zaghaft" means "timid" or "hesitant." The word "zag" by itself isn't a standalone word in contemporary German, but it is associated with a sense of timidity or hesitation, and the "-haft" suffix is similar to the English "-ish" or "-like," often denoting a characteristic.
Words with similar meanings to "zaghaft" include "zögerlich" (reluctant, hesitating), "schüchtern" (shy), and "vorsichtig" (cautious). "Zaghaft" often implies a lack of confidence or a tendency to be cautious in one's actions, whereas "schüchtern" typically refers more to shyness in social interactions, and "vorsichtig" is used in the context of being careful to avoid danger or risks.
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Examples
Ein Kind nähert sich zaghaft dem Hund.adverb
A child timidly approaches the dog.
Sie berührte die Blume zaghaft.adverb
She touched the flower timidly.
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