leichtgläubig

gullible, credulous

adjective LYKHT-glaw-bikh Rare

Also means

easily deceived

Usage Note

Leichtgläubig describes a tendency to believe things too readily; it can be used sympathetically (naively trusting) or critically (foolishly believing). Contrast with naiv which covers broader social inexperience.

Examples

"Leichtgläubige Menschen fallen häufig auf Betrüger herein."

Natural Translation

Gullible people often fall for fraudsters.

Literal Translation

Gullible people fall often onto swindlers in.

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