nachsichtig

Based on: nachsehen
Adjective
1.

lenient, forgiving, forbearing

Opposite: streng
(Basically, when you DON'T hold a grudge or are overly strict even though you could be.)

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How many meanings does the German word 'nachsichtig' have?

nachsichtig has 1 distinct meaning: 1. lenient, forgiving, forbearing.

What is 'nachsichtig' related to?

The word 'nachsichtig' is related to nachsehen.

Where can I learn more about 'nachsichtig'?

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