docile

ˈdɒsaɪl
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Translation of docile into German

Adjective

1.

manageable

easy to manage or control without resistance
  • The dog was docile and followed commands easily.Der Hund war fügsam und befolgte die Befehle leicht.
2.

obedient

willing to accept instruction or direction
  • The students were docile during the lecture.Die Schüler waren während der Vorlesung folgsam.
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Synonyms and analogies of docile in English

Examples of docile in a sentence

  • Her docile nature made her a great team player.
  • The dog was surprisingly docile with the new trainer.
  • Her docile nature made her easy to work with.

Translations of "docile" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
fügsamadj.

The docile lamb followed the flock without hesitation, trusting its shepherd.

Das fügsame Lamm folgte der Herde ohne Zögern und vertraute seinem Hirten.

gefügigadj.

His main concern is keeping werth docile for the ceremony.

Seine Hauptsorge ist Werth für die Zeremonie gefügig zu halten.

gelehrigadj.

They are smart, docile and very classy in type.

Sie sind schlau, gelehrig und sehr edel im Typ.

gutmütigadj.

They're docile, and keep to themselves.

Sie sind gutmütig und bleiben unter sich.

folgsamadj.

Also, they're more likely to be docile at school.

Die Wahrscheinlichkeit ist größer, daß sie in der Schule folgsam sind.

zahmadj.

Unexpectedly, the horse tranquilizer made the previously wild mare quite docile and manageable.

Überraschenderweise machte das Sedativum die zuvor wilde Stute ganz zahm und umgänglich.

sanftmütigadj.

In my opinion, he's just way too docile.

Meiner Meinung nach ist er viel zu sanftmütig.

gehorsamadj.

All the horses are docile and accustomed to carrying people around these parts.

Alle Pferde sind gehorsam und daran gewöhnt, Menschen durch diese Region zu tragen.

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Other translations for docile:

  • unterwürfigadj.
  • widerstandslosadj.
  • lenkbaradj.
  • frommadj.

docile: Examples and translations in context

The docile nature of the team made collaboration smooth and efficient.

Die fügsame Natur der Gruppe machte die Zusammenarbeit reibungslos und effizient.

The docile nature of her horse made it easy for her to ride.

Die fügsame Natur ihres Pferdes machte es ihr leicht, zu reiten.

With training, the docile horse became a reliable companion for riding.

Mit Training wurde das fügsame Pferd zu einem verlässlichen Begleiter beim Reiten.

A docile approach to learning often leads to better understanding in students.

Ein fügsamer Lernansatz führt oft zu einem besseren Verständnis bei den Schülern.

The docile fish swam gracefully in the aquarium, enchanting everyone who watched.

Die fügsamen Fische schwammen anmutig im Aquarium und bezauberten alle, die zusahen.

The docile students raised their hands, eager to answer questions in class.

Die fügsamen Schüler meldeten sich eifrig, um Fragen im Unterricht zu beantworten.

His docile behavior in class earned him praise from both peers and teachers.

Sein fügsames Verhalten im Unterricht brachte ihm Lob von Mitschülern und Lehrern ein.

The docile puppy followed each command without hesitation, eager to please its owner.

Der fügsame Welpe folgte jedem Befehl ohne zu zögern und wollte seinem Besitzer gefallen.

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