Herzensgüte
goodness of heart, warm-heartedness
noun HER-tsens-gue-te Rare
Usage Note
Herzensgüte is a warmly expressive word for a deeply felt, unpretentious kindness that comes from the core of a person. It is more emotionally immediate than Güte alone and is common in everyday speech when praising someone.
Examples
"Die alte Frau war bekannt für ihre Herzensgüte gegenüber allen Nachbarn."
Natural Translation
The old woman was known for her goodness of heart toward all her neighbours.
Literal Translation
The old woman was known for her heart-goodness toward all neighbours.
Related Words
- Abgeklärtheit serenity, mature composure, detached calm
- Anmaßung presumption, arrogance, overstepping
- Aufgeschlossenheit open-mindedness, receptiveness
- Bedachtheit deliberateness, thoughtful care, circumspection
- Begeisterungsfähigkeit capacity for enthusiasm
- Beharrungsvermögen tenacity, perseverance
- Beharrungswille persistence, determination to persist
- Beherrschtheit self-control, composure
Explore German by topic
