gutmütig
good-natured
adjective GOOT-mue-tikh Less Common
Origin: from gut (good) + Mut (disposition)
Also means
kind-hearted
Usage Note
gutmütig describes a kind, easy temperament that bears no grudges. It can faintly suggest being too soft or easily taken advantage of. Used of people and animals alike: ein gutmütiger Hund (a good-natured dog).
Examples
"Er ist so gutmütig, dass er nie nein sagen kann."
Natural Translation
He is so good-natured that he can never say no.
Literal Translation
He is so good-natured that he never no say can.
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