würdevoll
dignified
Showing a calm, appropriate, and respectful attitude or demeanor; befitting one's dignity.
EXAMPLE
Die ältere Frau nahm die Glückwünsche würdevoll entgegen.
The older woman accepted the congratulations with dignity.
würdevoll
dignified
würdevoll – würdevoller – am würdevollsten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry würdevoll, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | würdevoll |
|---|---|
| comparative | würdevoller |
| superlative | am würdevollsten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word formation
In „würdevoll“ (dignified), you can recognize „Würde“ (dignity) and „voll“ (full). Here, the element „-voll“ (-ful) indicates that dignity shapes a person's attitude or the impression they make.
EXAMPLE
Trotz der lauten Kritik blieb sie ruhig und würdevoll.
Despite the loud criticism, she remained calm and dignified.
Typical collocations
Common combinations include „ein würdevoller Abschied“ (a dignified farewell), „ein würdevoller Rahmen“ (a dignified setting), and „würdevoll auftreten“ (to conduct oneself with dignity). The word can therefore describe both people's behavior and the way an event is presented.
EXAMPLE
Die Vorsitzende trat auch vor den zahlreichen Gästen würdevoll auf.
The chairwoman conducted herself with dignity even in front of the large number of guests.
Die Feier bot einen würdevollen Rahmen für die Ehrung.
The ceremony provided a dignified setting for the tribute.
Style and occasion
„Würdevoll“ (dignified) has a formal tone and is often used for solemn or serious occasions, such as award ceremonies, memorial services, or funerals.
EXAMPLE
Die Gemeinde verabschiedete sich mit einer würdevollen Trauerfeier von ihrem ehemaligen Bürgermeister.
The community said farewell to its former mayor with a dignified funeral service.
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