adjectiveadjective
generös
generous
Definition & meaning
Generous: willing to give money, time, help, or other things freely. It can also describe something ample or more than sufficient, such as a generous portion.
Grammar & Word origin
An adjective:
- generös — common-gender singular
- generöst — neuter singular
- generösa — plural and definite forms
- generösare, generösast — comparative and superlative
The word comes via French from Latin generosus, originally meaning “of noble birth” and later “noble-minded.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- givmild — generous, especially in giving gifts or money.
- frikostig — generous or lavish, often with money, food, or praise.
- snål — stingy; unwilling to spend or share.
- girig — greedy; strongly wanting more for oneself, rather than simply being unwilling to give.
Common phrases & collocations
- en generös person — a generous person
- en generös gåva — a generous gift
- en generös portion — a generous portion
- vara generös med sin tid — to be generous with one’s time
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Examples
Min lärare är mycket generös.adjective
My teacher is very generous.
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