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zurückhaltend

reserved

Meaning of zurückhaltend

emotionally restrained

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German[tsuˈʁʏkˌhaltənt]
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zurückhaltendreserved
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What's the difference between zurückhaltend / schweigsam / schüchtern / kühl

🇩🇪German
zurückhaltend

politely restrained in social situations; implies formality and modest reserve rather than hostility

B2Often

Er wirkt reserviert, wenn neue Leute im Raum sind.

Он кажется сдержанным, когда в комнате появляются новые люди.

S
🇩🇪German
schweigsam

habitually quiet or taciturn; emphasizes speaking little rather than emotional distance

B2Often

Mein Kollege ist meist schweigsam während der Meetings.

Мой коллега обычно молчалив на собраниях.

🇩🇪German

shy or timid; restraint stems from insecurity or embarrassment in social situations rather than deliberate reserve

B2Often

Als Kind war sie schüchtern und traute sich nicht, vor der Klasse zu sprechen.

В детстве она была застенчивой и не решалась выступать перед классом.

K
🇩🇪German
kühl

cold and unemotional; implies lack of warmth or friendliness and usually carries a negative connotation

B2Often

Sein Empfang war kühl und unpersönlich.

Его приём был холодным и безличным.

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zurückhaltend translation: reserved. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce zurückhaltend

[tsuˈʁʏkˌhaltənt]

zurückhaltend translation

reserved

zurückhaltend transcription

[tsuˈʁʏkˌhaltənt]

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zurückhaltend meaning: what does it mean?

emotional zurückhaltend; zeigt Gefühle kaum und hält Abstand

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