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Nachsichtigkeit

leniency, indulgence, forbearance

noun NAKH-zikh-tikh-kite Rare
Mind & Emotions Attitudes

Usage Note

Nachsichtigkeit is the quality of being lenient or forgiving toward others' faults. It is closely related to Nachsicht (the act of being indulgent) and often appears in contexts of parenting, teaching, or justice.

Examples

"Übermäßige Nachsichtigkeit kann Kinder daran hindern, Grenzen zu akzeptieren."

Natural Translation

Excessive leniency can prevent children from accepting limits.

Literal Translation

Excessive leniency can children from-it hinder, boundaries to accept.

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