verständnisvoll
understanding, sympathetic
adjective fer-SHTAENT-nis-fol Rare
Usage Note
Verständnisvoll describes someone who listens with empathy and does not judge. It is often used in contrast to verständnislos (lacking empathy): ein verständnisvolles Lächeln. Common in contexts of counselling, parenting, or friendship.
Examples
"Die verständnisvolle Therapeutin hörte geduldig zu."
Natural Translation
The understanding therapist listened patiently.
Literal Translation
The understanding therapist listened patiently.
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