Polyglot Dictionary

herzlich

/ˈhɛʁtslɪç/

adjective A2

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Adj Register Neutral Era Current Frequency Core Domain General Tone Neutral

Meaning

  1. warm, cordial, heartfelt

    Built from Herz (heart) + -lich; also in the common phrase "Herzlich willkommen!" (Warmly welcome!).

    • Sie wurden herzlich empfangen.

      They were given a warm welcome.

Similar words

zärtlich

Zärtlich is tender or affectionate, often physically (a tender touch); herzlich is warm or cordial, often in greetings and wishes (herzlichen Glückwunsch).

Similar in other languages

English

enthusiastic

enthusiastic and German herzlich (warm, cordial) both describe an eager, heartfelt reaction.

Practice

1 What does herzlich mean?

2 Fill the gap: Sie wurden ___ empfangen.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches herzlich?

See also

adjectivecompound

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