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milde

mildly, leniently

adverb MIL-de Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Manner

Also means

gently, with indulgence

Usage Note

milde (adverb from mild) describes a gentle, lenient, or clement manner — in judgment, treatment, or weather. Milde urteilen — to judge leniently; das Gericht urteilte milde — the court gave a lenient verdict. Used both physically (mild weather) and judicially.

Examples

"Das Gericht urteilte milde und verhängte nur eine Geldstrafe."

Natural Translation

The court ruled leniently and imposed only a fine.

Literal Translation

The court judged mildly and imposed only a monetary penalty.

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