generosity

ˌdʒɛnəˈrɒsɪti
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Translation of generosity into German

Noun

1.

giving nature

willingness to give more than is expected
  • Her generosity was evident when she donated her entire bonus to charity..Ihre Großzügigkeit war offensichtlich, als sie ihren gesamten Bonus für wohltätige Zwecke spendete
2.

kindness

the trait of being willing to give money or time
  • Her generosity was evident in her volunteer work.Ihre Großzügigkeit zeigte sich in ihrer ehrenamtlichen Arbeit.
3.

kindness

generous act or gift
  • The donation was a true generosity.Die Spende war eine echte Großzügigkeit.
4.

nobility

freedom from pettiness in character and mind
  • His generosity of spirit was admired by all.Sein Großmut wurde von allen bewundert.
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Expressions with generosity: examples in English and translations in German

Großmut
Großherzigkeit
Her generosity of spirit inspired everyone around her.

Synonyms and analogies of generosity in English

Examples of generosity in a sentence

  • Their generosity made the event possible.
  • His generosity made a big difference to the charity.
  • Generosity is a key value in their family.
  • Her generosity paid for the children's school supplies.
  • We remembered his generosity long after the holiday.
  • Her generosity extended to everyone she met.

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

Noun
dieGroßzügigkeitnf.

His unexpected generosity took my breath away and left me speechless.

Seine unerwartete Großzügigkeit raubte mir den Atem und machte mich sprachlos.

dieGroßherzigkeitnf.

It is the most vulgar selfishness, hidden behind apparent generosity.

Sie ist gröbster Egoismus, verborgen hinter einer scheinbaren Großherzigkeit.

derGroßmutnm.

I will consider and see if I can repay you for your generosity.

Ich hoffe, ich kann mich für Ihren Großmut revanchieren.

dieFreigebigkeitnf.

These were symbols of the generosity and hospitality of the deceased.

Sie sollen an die Freigebigkeit und Gastfreundschaft des Toten erinnern.

Hochherzigkeitn.

Numerous priests and faithful also show me their generosity and devotion.

Auch zahlreiche Priester und Gläubige zeigen mir ihre Hochherzigkeit und Treue.

dieGenerositätnf.

We have experienced so much solidarity, generosity, openness and friendship.

Wir haben so viel Solidarität, Generosität, Offenheit und Freundschaft erfahren.

derEdelmutnm.

If you want to conquer anger, develop meekness and generosity.

Wenn du den Zorn besiegen willst, übe dich in Milde und Edelmut.

dieFreizügigkeitnf.

But with the princely generosity also the burden of debts increased seriously.

Doch mit der fürstlichen Freizügigkeit stieg auch die Schuldenlast erheblich an.

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Other translations for generosity:

  • Freigiebigkeitn.
  • Spendenbereitschaftnf.
  • Hilfsbereitschaftn.
  • Selbstlosigkeitn.
  • Großmütigkeitnf.
  • Gebefreudigkeitnf.

generosity: Examples and translations in context

Such generosity can only redound to his credit among his colleagues.

Solche Großzügigkeit kann unter seinen Kollegen nur zu seiner Ehre gereichen.

Their generosity operates on a different plane from ordinary charity donations.

Ihre Großzügigkeit bewegt sich auf einer anderen Ebene als gewöhnliche Spenden.

Pure generosity appeared in the person of the anonymous scholarship donor.

Reine Großzügigkeit zeigte sich in der Person von dem anonymen Stipendiengeber.

Her quiet generosity remained in the shadow of his showy philanthropy.

Ihre stille Großzügigkeit stand im Schatten von seiner auffälligen Wohltätigkeit.

The generosity of the anonymous donor was beyond belief and moved everyone.

Die Großzügigkeit des anonymen Spenders war unglaublich und rührte alle sehr.

Their generosity toward the refugees was unvorstellbar and moved many neighbors deeply.

Ihre Großzügigkeit gegenüber den Geflüchteten war unvorstellbar und rührte viele Nachbarn zutiefst.

Their generosity toward the refugees genuinely warmed the entire community's heart.

Ihre Großzügigkeit gegenüber den Flüchtlingen erwärmte wirklich das Herz der ganzen Gemeinschaft.

The children were speechless after witnessing the unexpected act of generosity.

Die Kinder waren sprachlos, nachdem sie die unerwartete Großzügigkeit miterlebt hatten.

See also:

generosity of spirit
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