ergreifend

poignant (moving / touching)

English meaning: poignant (moving / touching)
CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate
Vocabulary package: Kindness & Sympathy
Dictionary: German words with E

ergreifend in a sentence

Die ergreifende Geschichte rührte viele zu Tränen.
The poignant story moved many to tears.

Comparative and superlative

ergreifend → ergreifender → am ergreifendsten

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Words that go with ergreifend

bereitwilligwillingly / ungrudgingly die Empathieempathy gnädiggracious / lenient / merciful das Mitleidcompassion/pity wohlmeinendbenevolent / well minded die Wohltata blessing / good deed das Wohlwollengoodwill / benevolence angenehmpleasant, agreeable die Barmherzigkeitcompassion / mercy fürsorglichcaring hingebungsvolldevoted / dedicated das Mitgefühlsympathy, compassion

Questions about ergreifend

What is the comparative of ergreifend?

ergreifend → ergreifender → am ergreifendsten.

What does ergreifend mean in English?

ergreifend means "poignant (moving / touching)". For example: "Die ergreifende Geschichte rührte viele zu Tränen." — "The poignant story moved many to tears."

What level is ergreifend in German?

ergreifend is a B2 word — b2 — upper-intermediate. It belongs to the kindness & sympathy vocabulary.

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