undemanding
genügsam – genügsamer – am genügsamsten
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undemanding
Content with little, without great desires or expectations regarding possessions and lifestyle.
Sie ist genügsam und braucht weder teure Kleidung noch luxuriöse Urlaubsreisen, um zufrieden zu sein.
She is undemanding and needs neither expensive clothes nor luxurious vacations to be content.
undemanding
Needing little food, care, or other favorable living conditions. Used especially of animals and plants.
Diese genügsame Pflanze gedeiht auch auf nährstoffarmen Böden und braucht nur wenig Wasser.
This undemanding plant thrives even in nutrient-poor soil and needs very little water.
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When referring to people and their lifestyle, 'genügsam' (undemanding) is often combined with words such as 'Mensch' (person), 'Lebensweise' (lifestyle), or 'leben' (to live). It often describes a deliberately simple and modest way of life.
Mein Großvater lebt genügsam und kauft nur, was er wirklich braucht.
My grandfather lives simply and buys only what he really needs.
When describing people, 'genügsam' (undemanding) usually conveys approval: the person gets by with little and has few material demands. Depending on the context, however, the word can also emphasize a very simple lifestyle.
Die genügsame Studentin lebt in einem kleinen Zimmer und spart ihr Geld für eine längere Reise.
The undemanding student lives in a small room and saves her money for a longer trip.
When 'genügsam' (undemanding) refers to a plant or animal, words such as 'Wasser' (water), 'Nahrung' (food), 'Pflege' (care), 'Boden' (soil), or 'Haltung' (animal care and housing) often appear nearby. These clues indicate that the word refers to having few requirements for living conditions.
Die genügsame Pflanze eignet sich gut für einen trockenen Garten mit wenig Pflege.
The undemanding plant is well suited to a dry garden that receives little care.
