ADJECTIVE
zurückhaltend/t͡suˈʁʏkˌhaltn̩t/reserved; restrained; cautious
zurückhaltend is a German adjective that means reserved, restrained, or cautious. It is pronounced /t͡suˈʁʏkˌhaltn̩t/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "zurückhaltender" and "zurückhaltendsten".
Definitions
1.showing restraint or reluctance to act or speak; reserved or cautious(personality)
a.not showing one's feelings or thoughts openly
Sie ist eher zurückhaltend und spricht wenig über sich selbst.—She is rather reserved and speaks little about herself.
b.behaving with restraint; not overly confident or forward
Er verhält sich gegenüber Fremden immer sehr zurückhaltend.—He always behaves very reservedly toward strangers.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | zurückhaltend |
|---|---|
| Comparative | zurückhaltender |
| Superlative | zurückhaltendsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "zurückhaltend" mean in English?
- "zurückhaltend" means reserved, restrained, or cautious. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "zurückhaltend"?
- "zurückhaltend" is pronounced /t͡suˈʁʏkˌhaltn̩t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "zurückhaltend"?
- The comparative of "zurückhaltend" is "zurückhaltender" and the superlative is "zurückhaltendsten".
- What part of speech is "zurückhaltend"?
- "zurückhaltend" is a adjective in German.
