Polyglot Dictionary

umgänglich

/ʊmˈɡɛŋlɪç/

adjective B2

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

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Adj Register Neutral Era Current Frequency Common Domain General Tone Neutral

Meaning

  1. congenial, easy to get along with

    • Mein neuer Kollege ist sehr umgänglich.

      My new colleague is very easy to get along with.

Usage notes

Related to the noun Umgang ("dealings, association with others") plus the adjective suffix -lich — someone pleasant and easy in everyday social dealings.

Practice

1 What does umgänglich mean?

2 Fill the gap: Mein neuer Kollege ist sehr ___.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches umgänglich?

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