warmth / cordiality
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warmth / cordiality
The quality of being warm-hearted, friendly, and sincere in dealing with other people.
Wir wurden von den Gastgebern mit einer überwältigenden Herzlichkeit empfangen.
We were welcomed by the hosts with overwhelming warmth.
The word is derived from 'Herz' (heart). The structure is: 'Herz' (feeling) → 'herzlich' (warm, cordial; adjective) → 'Herzlichkeit' (warmth, cordiality; noun). So it describes a quality that 'comes from the heart'.
Ihre herzliche Art macht sie bei allen beliebt.
Her warm manner makes her popular with everyone.
'Herzlichkeit' (warmth, cordiality) is often combined with certain verbs and adjectives. Typical phrases are 'jemanden mit Herzlichkeit empfangen' (to welcome someone with warmth), 'Herzlichkeit zeigen' (to show warmth), as well as 'große', 'echte', or 'aufrichtige Herzlichkeit' (great, genuine, or sincere warmth).
Er zeigte uns gegenüber eine unerwartete Herzlichkeit.
He showed an unexpected warmth toward us.
Since 'Herzlichkeit' (warmth, cordiality) describes an abstract quality, the word is used almost exclusively in the singular. The plural is very rare and uncommon.
Die Herzlichkeit der Menschen in diesem Dorf ist unglaublich.
The warmth of the people in this village is incredible.
warmth / heat
Wärme and Herzlichkeit describe a friendly manner of interacting with others. Herzlichkeit particularly emphasizes open, sincere friendliness in someone's behavior. Wärme includes this friendliness but also conveys personal closeness and a sense of security. Herzlichkeit fits an open welcome, while Wärme is more suitable when a sense of closeness can be felt.
Sie begrüßte die neuen Gäste mit großer Herzlichkeit.
She welcomed the new guests with great warmth.
Sie begrüßte ihre alte Freundin mit spürbarer Wärme.
She greeted her old friend with noticeable warmth.
