zahm
tame
Ein Tier oder eine Person ist freundlich und tut nichts Gefährliches oder Wildes.
The German word "zahm" is an adjective meaning "tame" or "docile". It describes animals or sometimes people and things that are calm, gentle, and not wild or aggressive.
- Root word: "zahm" itself—no smaller components (no prefixes or suffixes).
Similar words:
- "brav" (well-behaved, obedient)
- "zahm" (tame)
- "folgsam" (compliant)
- "zahm" contrasts with "wild" (wild)
Differences:
- "zahm" emphasizes tameness or domestication, often of animals.
- "brav" focuses on behaving properly and obediently, especially in children or people.
- "folgsam" stresses willingness to follow or obey commands.
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Examples
Das Kaninchen ist zahm.adjective
The rabbit is tame.
Viele Tiere werden mit der Zeit zahm, wenn man sich gut um sie kümmert.adjective
Many animals become tame over time if you take good care of them.
Mein Hamster bleibt immer zahm, auch wenn laute Geräusche kommen.adjective
My hamster always stays tame, even when loud noises occur.
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