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Großzügigkeit

generosity

noun GROHS-tsue-gikh-kyt Rare

Also means

magnanimity

Usage Note

Großzügigkeit is generosity, both material and of spirit, from großzügig (generous, broad-minded). The same adjective can mean lenient or roomy: eine großzügige Wohnung. The opposite trait is Geiz (stinginess). Largely uncountable.

Examples

"Seine Großzügigkeit kannte keine Grenzen."

Natural Translation

His generosity knew no bounds.

Literal Translation

His generosity knew no bounds.

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