English–German

“kindness” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈgyːtə/

Example

Seine Güte hilft vielen Menschen.

His kindness helps many people.

Illustration for Güte (kindness)

How to say “kindness” in German

“Kindness” in German is Güte.

An open hand offering help, with the same goodness also marking something as sound or high-grade.

Full entry for Güte: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Güte

Er handelte aus Güte und nahm das verlassene Tier auf.

He acted out of kindness and took in the abandoned animal.

Tips for using Güte

  • Güte sounds more elevated and abstract than everyday Freundlichkeit, while Hilfsbereitschaft focuses specifically on willingness to help.

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