großzügig
generous
Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈɡʁoːsˌt͡syːɡɪç/
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Cultural Note
Großzügig literally means 'of large gestures' (groß = large, Zug = pull/gesture). It applies to both material generosity and being generous in spirit — forgiving easily and not being petty.
📝 Example Sentences
Das ist sehr großzügig von dir.
That is very generous of you.
Er ist ein großzügiger Mensch.
He is a generous person.
Danke für das großzügige Geschenk!
Thank you for the generous gift!
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | großzügig |
| comparative | großzügiger |
| predicative | großzügig |
| superlative | am großzügigsten |