Gnädig Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Gnädig" is mainly used as adjective meaning "merciful", "gracious" or "clement". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "gnädig"

Its most important properties are:

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

"Gnädig", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

Definition: "Shows compassion or indulgence towards someone, especially in situations of power."
Translation(s): merciful, gracious, clement, lenient
Synonym(s): barmherzig, nachsichtig, milde
Antonym(s): streng, unbarmherzig, hart
Related word(s): Gnade, gnädigerweise

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Richter war gnädig und reduzierte die Strafe.The judge was merciful and reduced the sentence.
Sie war gnädig genug, ihm eine zweite Chance zu geben.She was gracious enough to give him a second chance.
Der König zeigte sich gnädig gegenüber den Gefangenen.The king showed clemency towards the prisoners.

"Gnädig", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

Definition: "Acts in a compassionate or indulgent manner, usually in situations of judgment."
Translation(s): mercifully, graciously, leniently
Synonym(s): barmherzig, nachsichtig
Antonym(s): streng, unbarmherzig
Related word(s): Gnade, gnädigerweise

📝 Some usage examples:

Er hat gnädig über ihre Fehler hinweggesehen.He mercifully overlooked her mistakes.
Sie hat gnädig auf seine Entschuldigung reagiert.She reacted graciously to his apology.
Der Lehrer hat gnädig die Prüfungen bewertet.The teacher leniently graded the exams.