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gesellig

sociable

Meaning of gesellig

enjoys socializing

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German[ɡəˈzɛlɪç]
sociable
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gesellig belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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gesellig synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between gesellig / kontaktfreudig / umgänglich / aufgeschlossen / gesellschaftlich / sozial

🇩🇪German
gesellig

Likes and is good at communicating; talkative in a positive sense.

B1Often

Er ist sehr kommunikativ und erklärt alles klar und freundlich.

Он очень коммуникабелен и объясняет всё ясно и дружелюбно.

🇩🇪German

Easily makes contact with others and likes meeting and talking to new people.

B1Often

Sie ist sehr kontaktfreudig und kommt schnell mit fremden Leuten ins Gespräch.

Она очень общительна и быстро заводит разговор с незнакомыми людьми.

U
🇩🇪German
umgänglich

Easy to get along with; pleasant and uncomplicated in social interaction.

B1Often

Mein neuer Kollege ist sehr umgänglich und beliebt im Team.

Мой новый коллега очень приятный в общении и популярен в команде.

🇩🇪German

Open-minded and receptive to people, ideas, and new experiences.

B1Often

Sie ist aufgeschlossen und lernt gern neue Menschen und Kulturen kennen.

Она открыта новому и любит знакомиться с новыми людьми и культурами.

G
🇩🇪German
gesellschaftlich

More about society, social matters, or public life; unusual as a description of a person's character.

B1Rarely

Das ist ein wichtiges gesellschaftliches Thema.

Это важная общественная тема.

🇩🇪German

A broad word: it can mean sociable, but more often refers to social matters, welfare, or a person’s general attitude toward others.

B1Very Often

Das Unternehmen engagiert sich sozial in der Stadt.

Компания социально участвует в жизни города.

F
🇩🇪German
freundlich

Kind, polite, and pleasant to deal with; does not necessarily enjoy socializing a lot.

B1Very Often

Die Verkäuferin war sehr freundlich zu den Kunden.

Продавщица была очень дружелюбна к покупателям.

🇩🇪German

Talkative; likes to speak a lot, not always the same as being sociable.

B1Often

Mein Onkel ist sehr gesprächig und erzählt gern lange Geschichten.

Мой дядя очень разговорчивый и любит долго рассказывать истории.

🇩🇪German

Open and not reserved; ready for communication and new experiences.

B1Very Often

Sie ist offen für neue Ideen und lernt schnell neue Leute kennen.

Она открыта новым идеям и быстро знакомится с новыми людьми.

G
🇩🇪German
gesellig sein

To enjoy spending time in company; to like social gatherings and shared activities.

B1Often

Er ist sehr gesellig und trifft sich oft mit Freunden.

Он очень общительный и часто встречается с друзьями.

K
🇩🇪German
kontaktfreudig sein

A less common descriptive phrase meaning to be eager to make contact and meet people.

B1Rarely

Im neuen Job muss man oft kontaktfreudig sein.

На новой работе часто нужно быть общительным и легко идти на контакт.

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How to pronounce gesellig and what this word means

gesellig translation: sociable. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce gesellig

[ɡəˈzɛlɪç]

gesellig translation

sociable

gesellig transcription

[ɡəˈzɛlɪç]

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gesellig meaning: what does it mean?

gesellig; liebt den Umgang mit anderen und knüpft leicht Kontakte

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Is gesellig part of Personality Traits vocabulary?

Yes, gesellig (sociable) can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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