zurückhaltend
reserved
Meaning of zurückhaltend
zeigt Gefühle kaum und bleibt anderen gegenüber eher auf Distanz
emotionally restrained
Pronunciation
zurückhaltend with English translation
zurückhaltend usage examples
Sie blieb im Gespräch zurückhaltend.
She stayed reserved in the conversation.
Er ist sehr zurückhaltend mit fremden Leuten.
He is very reserved with strangers.
zurückhaltend synonyms
What's the difference between zurückhaltend, schweigsam, schüchtern, and kühl
habitually quiet or taciturn; emphasizes speaking little rather than emotional distance
shy or timid; restraint stems from insecurity or embarrassment in social situations rather than deliberate reserve
Advanced: broader words
cold and unemotional; implies lack of warmth or friendliness and usually carries a negative connotation
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What does zurückhaltend mean?
emotionally restrained
How do you pronounce zurückhaltend?
zurückhaltend is pronounced [tsuˈʁʏkˌhaltənt].
How is zurückhaltend used in a sentence?
She stayed reserved in the conversation. Translation: Sie blieb im Gespräch zurückhaltend.
Is zurückhaltend part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
Yes, zurückhaltend (reserved) can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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