rücksichtsvoll

considerate

adjective RUEK-zikhts-fol Less Common

Origin: from Rücksicht (consideration) + -voll (full of)

Also means

thoughtful

Usage Note

rücksichtsvoll praises someone mindful of others' needs. It often takes gegenüber: rücksichtsvoll gegenüber den Nachbarn. It is the direct opposite of rücksichtslos and slightly more formal than the everyday nett.

Examples

"Bitte sei rücksichtsvoll gegenüber den anderen Gästen."

Natural Translation

Please be considerate towards the other guests.

Literal Translation

Please be considerate towards the other guests.

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