Vocabulary
herzlich
/ˈhɛʁtslɪç/· adjective
warm, cordial, heartfelt
Kölner are famous for it: strangers greeted like old friends. Also in fixed phrases: Herzlich willkommen!
CEFR A2Frequency ●●●●●
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New
Learning
Familiar
Strong
Mastered
Forms
- Komparativ
- herzlicher
- Superlativ
- am herzlichsten
One word, many lives
Tap a meaning. Real German isn't a dictionary translation.
herzlich
warm, friendly (person, welcome)
Die Nachbarn waren sehr herzlich.
The neighbours were very warm.
Word family
herzlichdas Herzheartdie Herzlichkeitwarmth, cordialityherzhafthearty; savoury
Common combinations
- Herzlich willkommen!A warm welcome!
- herzlichen Dankmany thanks
- jemanden herzlich begrüßento greet someone warmly
- Herzliche GrüßeWarm regards
Similar & opposite
≈ Synonyms
warmherzigfreundlich
↔ Opposites
kühldistanziert
Common learner mistakes
- Herzlich Glückwunsch!Herzlichen Glückwunsch!Before a noun the adjective needs its ending: (Ich wünsche dir einen) herzlichen Glückwunsch — accusative masculine.
Real examples
- Die Nachbarn haben uns total herzlich aufgenommen.The neighbours welcomed us really warmly.
- Herzlich willkommen im Veedel!Welcome to the neighbourhood!
- Die Kölner gelten als besonders herzlich.Cologne people are considered especially warm.
