sanftmütig

gentle, meek, mild-tempered

adjective ZANFT-mue-tikh Rare

Usage Note

Sanftmütig describes a habitually gentle, non-confrontational nature; slightly religious in overtone (the Beatitudes: die Sanftmütigen). In everyday use it is simply warmly positive. Ein sanftmütiger Umgang mit Tieren.

Examples

"Die sanftmütige Pflegerin behandelte die Patienten mit großer Zärtlichkeit."

Natural Translation

The gentle nurse treated the patients with great tenderness.

Literal Translation

The mild-tempered nurse treated the patients with great tenderness.

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