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“temperament” in German

German

AlsoTemperament

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈmyːt/

Example

Er hat ein ruhiges Gemüt.

He has a calm temperament.

Illustration for Gemüt (temperament)

How to say “temperament” in German

“Temperament” in German is Gemüt.

A steady emotional disposition that can appear calm, warm, gentle, or troubled in a person's manner.

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

Example sentences with Gemüt

Sie empfing uns mit aufgeschlossenem Gemüt.

She welcomed us with an open-minded disposition.

Tips for using Gemüt

  • Gemüt often has a literary or character-focused tone, while Persönlichkeit is more usual for a person's overall personality.

Other German words for “temperament”

Die Temperamente der Kinder sind verschieden.

The children have different temperaments.

“temperament” in other languages