🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

zartherzig

Pronunciation / Transliteration: tsartˈhɛʁtsiç

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Tenderhearted/ˈtɛndərˌhɑːrtɪd/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Er ist bekannt für seine zartherzige Art, anderen zu helfen."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Having a kind, gentle, and sentimental nature.

    "She is known for her tenderhearted approach to helping others in need."
  2. 2

    Easily moved to love, pity, or sorrow.

    "His tenderhearted nature made him a favorite among the children."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'tenderhearted' is derived from the combination of 'tender', which comes from the Old French 'tendre' meaning 'soft' or 'delicate', and 'hearted', which refers to the heart as the center of emotion. The word has evolved to describe someone who is sensitive and compassionate, reflecting a softness of character.

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