abenteuerlustig = adventurous
behmmert (slang) = crazy, mad
aberglubisch = superstitious
abhngig (von + DAT.) = dependant
(on)
beharrlich = persevering, persistent;
dogged
behilflich = helpful
abweisend = unfriendly
aggressiv = aggressive
ahnungslos = clueless, innocent
bekannt/berhmt = wellknown/famous
bekloppt (slang) = crazy, loopy, mad,
zany
aktiv = active
beliebt/populr = popular
altmodisch = old-fashioned
ngstlich = anxious
bescheiden = modest, humble, selfeffacing
anpassungsfhig = adaptable
bescheuert (slang) = demented, crazy
anstndig = decent, moral
besitzergreifend = possessive
rgerlich = annoyed, irritated
bezaubernd = spellbinding,
fascinating
arrogant = arrogant
tzend (slang) = very irritating
bld = silly, ignorant, stupid
bse = spiteful, evil, angry
aufgeklrt = enlightened, wellinformed
boshaft = mean, spiteful
aufgeregt = upset, excited
brav = well-behaved, good
aufgeschlossen = open, open-minded
aufrichtig = sincere, honest
ausgeflippt = crazy, flipped-out
chaotisch = chaotic, disorganised
ausgeglichen = well-balanced, stable
charmant = charming
cool (slang) = cool
befangen = shy, timid
begabt = talented, gifted
dankbar = thankful, grateful
begeistert = excited, enthusiastic
dumm/doof = dumb
egozentrisch = self-centred
ehrgeizig = ambitious
kontaktfreudig = outgoing
ehrlich = honest
faul = lazy
eiferschtig = jealous
feige = cowardly, fainthearted
eigenntzig = selfish
fein = fine, refined
einfach = simple, plain, simply
fest = firm, unchanging, solid
(eg ein fester Freund)
eingebildet = conceited, arrogant, smug,
vain
fit = fit, feeling good
einmalig = unique, matchless
fleiig = hard-working, industrious
einsam = lonely, lonesome
fortschrittlich = progressive,
progress-minded
eitel = vain
ekelhaft = very mean, detestable
eklig = gross, disgusting
elegant = elegant, classy
empfindlich (gegen + ACC.) = touchy,
sensitive (to)
frech = saucy, cheeky
freundlich = kind, friendly
froh = happy
frhlich = cheerful, merry
frsorglich = thoughtful,
considerate
empfindsam = sensitive, feeling
energisch = energetic; assertive
engagiert = committed, dedicated
gastfreundlich = hospitable, generous
engstirnig = narrow-minded
erfolgreich = successful
gebildet = educated, cultured; well
informed
ernst = serious
geduldig = patient
erstklassig = first-class
gefhrlich = dangerous
gefhlvoll = full-of-feeling,
sentimental
fair = fair
geistreich = witty, brilliant
fantastisch = fantastic
geizig = stingy, cheap, tight
faszinierend = fascinating
gemein = rude, low, ignorant
geschtzt = valued, dear, appreciated
gemtlich = pleasant
gescheit = clever, skillful
genial = brilliant, genius
geschickt (in + DAT.) or (zu + DAT.) =
skillful, clever (at)
gerecht = just; fair; impartial
hart = hard
geschlossen = closed, reserved
hartnckig = hard-headed, stubborn
gesprchig = chatty, talkative
huslich = domestic, home-loving
geschwtzig = chatty, talkative
heiter = cheerful
gesellig = sociable
hell = bright, clear-headed
gesund = healthy
gewissenhaft = conscientious
hemmungslos = uninhibited,
unworried
gierig = greedy
herrlich = wonderful, magnificent
glaubwrdig = reliable, trustworthy
herzlos = heartless
gleichgltig = apathetic (towards);
unconcerned (about), indifferent (to
>> DAT., or gegen + ACC.)
hilfreich = helpful
glcklich = happy, lucky
hinterlistig = deceitful, tricky
grob = coarse, rude
hochmtig = haughty, proud
grozgig = generous
hochnsig = snobby, stuck-up
gut = good
hflich = polite
gut angezogen = well-dressed
hungrig = hungry
hilfsbereit = cooperative, helpful
gut gelaunt = in a good mood, goodhumoured
gut informiert (ber + ACC.) = well
informed (on)
idealistisch = idealistic
gutmtig = good-natured
impulsiv = impulsive
intellektuell = intellectual
intelligent = smart, intelligent
halsstarrig = stubborn
interessant = interesting
halb so... wie... = half as ...as...
interessiert (an + DAT.) = interested
(in)
jung = Young
intolerant (gegen
+ ACC.) = intolerant (of)
kreativ = creative
jhzornig = irascible, in a bad
temper
kritisch = critical
kalt = cold, unfriendly
kinderlieb = fond of children
leidenschaftlich = passionate,
serious;
kindisch = childish, puerile, silly
leise = quiet, soft
kindlich = like a child, childlike
lernbegierig = eager to learn,
studious
klasse/toll/super/spitze = great, super,
terrific
liberal = liberal, tolerant
kleinlich = petty, nitpicking, fussy
lieb = dear, nice, kind, pleasant
klug = clever, intelligent; smart
liebenswrdig = kind, pleasant,
genial
komisch = strange, funny, weird
lustig = funny (witty, humorous)
kompliziert = complicated
konsequent = consistent
konservativ = conservative
melancholisch = melancholy, pensive
merkwrdig = unusual, strange
labil = unstable, moody
langsam = slow
langweilig = boring
lssig = easy-going, laid-back
miserabel = miserable
misstrauisch = mistrustful, wary
mitfhlend = sympathetic
modern = modern
modisch = fashionable, stylish
launisch = moody, ill-tempered
moralisch = moral
laut = loud
munter = alert, lively, upbeat
lebhaft = lively, active; cheerful
musikalisch = musical
leichtsinnig = shallow; careless, reckless
mutig = courageous, gutsy; daring
natrlich = natural, genuine
neidisch = envious
nervs = nervous
nachlssig = careless, slack, sloppy
nett = nice
naturverbunden = close to nature,
fond of being outdoors
neugierig = curious
niedergeschlagen = depressed
niedlich = cute
normal = normal
radikal = radical, revolutionary
raffiniert = refined, elegant
rauh = rough
rebellisch = rebellious
rechthaberisch = dogmatic, knowall, always must be right
oberflchlich = superficial, shallow
offen = open
optimistisch = optimistic
ordentlich = tidy, neat, orderly
redlich = honest, sincere, has
integrity
reich = rich
reif = mature
religis = religious
richtig = correct, proper, downright
romantisch = romantic
parteiisch (fr + ACC.) = partial (to)
parteiisch (gegen + ACC.) = biased,
prejudiced (against)
passiv = passive
pessimistisch = pessimistic
phlegmatisch = phlegmatic, calm,
unemotional
rcksichtslos = inconsiderate,
careless
rcksichtsvoll = considerate
ruhig = calm, placid, laid-back
pingelig = fussy, finicky
sarkastisch = sarcastic
praktisch = practical
sauber = clean
pnktlich = punctual, on time
sauer = angry, sour, cross
schick = chic, stylish
schnell = fast
schlampig = messy, dirty
schweigsam = uncommunicative,
reserved, taciturn
schlau = clever, tricky
schlecht = bad
schchtern = shy
schwach = weak, poor
schlecht gelaunt = in a bad mood,
bad-humoured
schwerfllig = clumsy
schmutzig = dirty, not clean
selbstlos = unselfish
taktlos = tactless, indiscreet
selbstsicher = self-confident
taktvoll = tactful, discreet
selbststndig = independent
temperamentvoll = lively, highspirited, has much character
selbstschtig = selfish, ego(t)istic(al)
seltsam = strange, weird
tierlieb = fond of animals
sensibel = sensitive
tollkhn = daring; foolhardy,
reckless
sicher = safe, secure, certainly
trge = lethargic, lazy, sluggish
sorgenfrei, sorgenlos = carefree, free of
worries
traurig = sad
sorgfltig = careful
treu = loyal, faithful
typisch = typical(ly)
sparsam = thrifty, careful with money
spt = late
spontan = spontaneous
sportlich = athletic
spttisch = mocking, making fun of
stark = strong, cool
bergeschnappt = crazy, too tightly
wound
berschumend = exuberant;
ebullient
umweltbewusst = concerned for the
environment
stolz = proud
unabhngig (von + DAT.) =
independent (of)
streitschtig = quarrelsome, loves to
argue, aggressive
unartig = naughty
s = sweet, nice
unbeholfen = clumsy
sympathisch = likable, friendly, nice
unbekmmert = easy-going
unbeugsam = inflexible,
uncompromising
verantwortlich = responsible
ungehorsam = disobedient
verantwortungsbewusst = responsible
ungeschickt = clumsy
verbissen = uptight, mean, spiteful
verdrielich = glum, ill-humoured,
annoyed
unternehmungslustig = enterprising,
adventurous, keen to do things
unwiderstehlich = irresistible
verlsslich = reliable
verlegen = embarrassed, self-conscious
vernnftig = reasonable, sensible
verrckt = crazy
vertrauenswrdig = trustworthy
verwirrt = confused
verwhnt = pampered, spoilt (brat)
verzweifelt = in doubt, desperate
vielseitig interessiert = being interested
in many things
wahnsinnig = insane, crazy
warm = warm, friendly
warmherzig = warm hearted
widerlich = repulsive, disgusting
wild = wild
witzig = funny, smart-alecky
wortkarg = uncommunicative,
reserved, taciturn
wunderbar = wonderful, great
vorsichtig = careful
zerstreut = absent-minded
zielstrebig = single-minded,
purposeful, determined
zornig = angry
zufrieden = satisfied, content
zurckhaltend = reserved;
uncommunicative; cautious
zuverlssig = dependable, reliable, t
