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zögernd

hesitantly

adverb TSOE-gernt Rare
Communication Expressions

Also means

reluctantly

Usage Note

Zögernd describes a halting, uncertain manner of speaking or acting. It often signals politeness or doubt: Er antwortete zögernd, als wäre er sich nicht sicher.

Examples

"Sie stimmte zögernd zu, ohne wirklich überzeugt zu sein."

Natural Translation

She hesitantly agreed, without being truly convinced.

Literal Translation

She agreed hesitantly, without truly convinced being.

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