English-German translation for "generous"

"generous" German translation

generous
adjective | Adjektiv adj

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freigebig, großzügig großzügig, edelmütig, hochherzig reichlich, üppig, voll stark, gehaltvoll, edel, vollmundig reich, fruchtbar
  • reich, fruchtbar
    generous rare | seltenselten (soil)
    generous rare | seltenselten (soil)
  • generous syn vgl. → see „liberal“
    generous syn vgl. → see „liberal“
a generous streak
a generous streak
his conduct speaks him generous
his conduct speaks him generous
Einige großzügige Geister, doch sehr wenige.
Maybe some generous soul, but very few.
Source: Europarl
Hierbei denke ich an die Notwendigkeit eines solidarischeren und großzügigeren Migrationskonzepts.
I am thinking here of the need for a more integrated and more generous approach to migration.
Source: Europarl
Großzügige Exportanreize haben den Firmen geholfen, in umkämpfte globale Märkte vorzudringen.
Generous export incentives have helped firms break into competitive global markets.
Source: News-Commentary
Europa zeigte sich entschlossen und großzügig, und das zahlte sich aus.
Europe was decisive and generous, and it worked.
Source: News-Commentary
Der verehrte Herr Abgeordnete war zuvorkommend, höflich und verständnisvoll.
The honourable gentleman has been generous, courteous and understanding.
Source: Europarl
Gewissenhaftes Vorgehen und eine großzügige Haltung sind dabei erwünscht.
A careful and generous stance is a welcome bonus in this respect.
Source: Europarl
Sie versprechen Arbeitern und Verbrauchern großzügige Sozialversicherungen.
They promise workers and consumers generous social insurance.
Source: News-Commentary
Dies erfordert Veränderungen innerhalb der Politik sowie großzügigere und effektivere Hilfe.
This requires policy changes as well as more generous and more effective aid.
Source: News-Commentary
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