German · Emotions & Descriptions
"Generous" in German: großzügig
großzügig
Generous in German is großzügig. Say Er ist großzügig or Das war ein großzügiges Angebot. For money gifts, großzügig sounds warmer than simply viel.
Splitting a bill
Du bist echt großzügig mit dem Trinkgeld.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce großzügig
Say it
GROHS-tsue-gikh
/ˈɡʁoːstsʏɡɪç/
GROHS-tsue-gikh. Soft ß as s. Ü like ee with rounded lips. Soft ch.
"Generous" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| großzügig | generous People, offers, portions. | People, offers, portions. |
| großzügiges Angebot | generous offer Deals and invitations. | Deals and invitations. |
| Großzügigkeit | generosity The noun. | The noun. |
| zu großzügig | too generous Warning someone is overdoing it. | Warning someone is overdoing it. |
How to use großzügig in real life
- 1Splitting a bill
Du bist echt großzügig mit dem Trinkgeld.
You're really generous with the tip.
Großzügig + mit.
- 2Job offer
Das Gehalt wirkt großzügig für den Einstieg.
The salary seems generous for an entry role.
Großzügig describing an offer.
- 3Host praise
Danke, das Buffet war großzügig.
Thanks, the buffet was generous.
Portions/food.
Mistakes English speakers make with großzügig
Incorrect: Er ist generous.
Correct: Er ist großzügig.
Use großzügig, not English generous.
Incorrect: großzügige Mann
Correct: großzügiger Mann
Masculine nominative needs -er.
Good to know
Großzügig covers money, time, and portions. Germans may underplay gifts with Kleinigkeit, so calling someone großzügig is a clear compliment.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Thanking a host after dinner
ChatPal
War das nicht unglaublich großzügig von ihr?
Wasn't that incredibly generous of her?
You
Ja. Sie ist immer großzügig mit Einladungen.
Yes. She's always generous with invitations.
ChatPal
Sollen wir Blumen schicken?
Should we send flowers?
You
Gute Idee. Etwas Großzügiges, aber nicht peinlich.
Good idea. Something generous, but not awkward.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Generous" in German
How do you say generous?
Großzügig.
Generous offer?
Ein großzügiges Angebot.
Noun form?
Die Großzügigkeit.
Too generous?
Zu großzügig.
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