Also means
modest in one's needs
Usage Note
genügsam describes someone who finds satisfaction in modest circumstances and does not hanker after more. The word is positive or neutral — neither praising nor criticising — and often describes simple lifestyles or undemanding personalities.
Examples
"Ein genügsamer Mensch braucht keinen Luxus, um glücklich zu sein."
Natural Translation
An easily satisfied person needs no luxury to be happy.
Literal Translation
A content person needs no luxury to be happy.
Related Words
- Aufopferungsbereitschaft willingness to sacrifice oneself, self-sacrificing spirit
- Aufopferungsgeist spirit of self-sacrifice, selfless dedication
- Beherztheit boldness, pluck, spirited courage
- Charakterfestigkeit strength of character, moral firmness
- Charakterstärke strength of character
- Edelmut magnanimity, noble-mindedness
- Ehrenhaftigkeit honourableness, integrity of honour
- Eigenständigkeit autonomy
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