Adjective
zaghaft
Pronunciation: /ˈt͡saːkhaft/
timid, cautious
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Meanings
Adjective
- timid, cautious
Example sentence
Sie klopfte zaghaft an die Tür.
She knocked timidly at the door.
Usage
- ein zaghafter Versuch — A tentative or timid attempt.
- zaghaft / zögerlich — Tentative from timidity or caution versus hesitant or reluctant.
Nach der langen Pause wagte er einen zaghaften Neuanfang.
After the long break, he ventured a tentative new start.