amicable
gütlich – gütlicher – am gütlichsten
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amicable
Through a peaceful agreement between the parties involved, without an argument or court decision.
Die Nachbarn konnten ihren Streit um den Zaun gütlich beilegen.
The neighbors were able to settle their dispute over the fence amicably.
to indulge in something
To eat or drink something with enjoyment and in generous amounts.
Die Gäste taten sich an den Kuchen und Torten gütlich.
The guests indulged in the cakes and pastries.
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With „gütlich“ (amicable), the context indicates the meaning: in disputes, negotiations, or agreements, it refers to a peaceful solution; with „sich an etwas gütlich tun“ (to indulge in something), it refers to eating or drinking with enjoyment.
Die beiden Parteien wollten den Konflikt gütlich lösen.
The two parties wanted to resolve the conflict amicably.
Nach der Wanderung taten sich alle an dem reichhaltigen Büfett gütlich.
After the hike, everyone indulged in the plentiful buffet.
In the sense of a peaceful agreement, „gütlich“ (amicable) frequently occurs with verbs such as „beilegen“ (to settle), „lösen“ (to resolve), or „einigen“ (to reach an agreement). It most often describes settling a dispute or conflict without court proceedings.
Die Erben einigten sich gütlich über die Aufteilung des Hauses.
The heirs reached an amicable agreement on how to divide the house.
In „sich an etwas gütlich tun“ (to indulge in something), the object after „an“ is in the dative. The expression is usually used for eating or drinking generously and often has a slightly humorous or literary tone.
Die Wanderer taten sich an dem frischen Brot und dem Käse gütlich.
The hikers indulged in the fresh bread and cheese.
