English-German translation for "indulgent"

"indulgent" German translation

rigid to oneself and indulgent to others
streng gegen sich selbstand | und u. nachsichtig gegen andere
rigid to oneself and indulgent to others
Wir geben Raum, und was ist das Ergebnis?
We are indulgent and where does it get us?
Source: Europarl
Ich bin sehr nachsichtig gewesen, aber ich kann Ihnen nicht erlauben, fortzufahren.
I have been very indulgent but I cannot allow you to go on any longer.
Source: Europarl
Die von Herrn Simpson so verhätschelte Royal Mail.
The Royal Mail, which Mr Simpson takes such an indulgent attitude towards.
Source: Europarl
Dies jedoch ist alles in allem ein Witz: Unmäßig mögen sie sein, unabhängig werden sie nie.
But this is basically a joke: self-indulgent, maybe, but self-sufficient, never.
Source: News-Commentary
Ich bin überzeugt davon, daß die Mehrheit der Mitglieder ihre Toleranz eines Tages bereuen werden.
I am convinced that, in the long run, the majority of MEPs will regret having been so indulgent.
Source: Europarl
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