Example: Das Klima in dieser Region ist das ganze Jahr über gemäßigt.
Definition
"Gemäßigt" describes a climate or behavior that is moderate, neither extreme nor excessive. It refers to conditions or actions that are balanced and mild, such as a region where the temperature remains steady and comfortable throughout the year.
The word "gemäßigt" comes from the German verb "mäßigen," meaning to moderate or temper. It is formed by adding the prefix "ge-" and the suffix "-igt" to indicate an adjective derived from the action of moderating. Did you know? The concept of moderation has been important in German-speaking cultures, emphasizing balance and restraint.
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"Gemäßigt" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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