A2Vocabulary

sympathisch

Likeable, pleasant, nice

In German

sympathisch

zim-PAH-tish

Don't Get Confused!

Looks like
Sympathetic
In English means: "Feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy (pity and sorrow for others' misfortunes)"
Actually means
sympathisch
Likeable, pleasant, nice
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Memory TipIf someone is 'sympathisch' in German, you 'like' them. If you're 'sympathetic' in English, you 'feel for' them. Liking is not the same as pitying!

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    Er ist ein sehr sympathischer Mann.

    He is a very likeable man.

  2. 2

    Ich finde sie sehr sympathisch.

    I find her very pleasant.

FAQ

How do you say "Likeable, pleasant, nice" in German?

"Likeable, pleasant, nice" in German is "sympathisch" (zim-PAH-tish). Example: Er ist ein sehr sympathischer Mann..

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