Zögerlich Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zögerlich" is mainly used as adjective meaning "hesitant", "reluctant" or "wavering". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "zögerlich"

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Meanings of "zögerlich" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Showing doubt or hesitation"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er war zögerlich, die Entscheidung zu treffen.He was hesitant to make the decision.
  2. Sie antwortete zögerlich auf die Frage.She answered the question hesitantly.
  3. Das Kind war zögerlich, ins Wasser zu gehen.The child was reluctant to go into the water.

2.) "In a hesitant or doubtful way"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er sprach zögerlich über seine Pläne.He spoke hesitantly about his plans.
  2. Sie bewegte sich zögerlich auf ihn zu.She moved tentatively towards him.
  3. Er antwortete zögerlich auf die Frage.He answered the question hesitantly.
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