die Zuneigung, -en
affection
Ein warmes Gefühl für eine andere Person, bei dem man diese gern hat und ihr Gutes wünscht.
The German word "Zuneigung" is a noun meaning affection or fondness.
It is made of two parts:
- "zu" (towards) – prefix (excluded as per instructions)
- "Neigung" – meaning inclination or tendency
Similar words:
- Sympathie (sympathy, liking)
- Liebe (love)
- Liebevolligkeit (lovingness)
Difference:
- Zuneigung implies a gentle, warm feeling or fondness, often less intense than Liebe (love).
- Sympathie might be more neutral, denoting liking or approval without deeper emotional connection.
- Liebevolligkeit describes the quality of being loving, focusing on behavior rather than feeling.
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Examples
Seine Zuneigung zu ihr wächst jeden Tag.noun
His affection for her grows every day.
Die Zuneigung zwischen den beiden wird immer stärker.noun
The affection between the two is growing stronger.
Ihre Zuneigung zeigte sich in den kleinen Gesten des Alltags.noun
Her affection showed itself in the small gestures of everyday life.
Sie erwiderte seine Zuneigung mit einem warmen Lächeln.noun
She returned his affection with a warm smile.
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