adjective
heartfelt, cordial
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Herzlich means 'heartfelt' or 'cordial'. It's a gradable adjective (comparative: herzlicher; superlative: am herzlichsten). Often used in greetings ('herzlichen Glückwunsch'). Antonym: kalt. Not a participle; inflects for gender, case and number like other adjectives. Can be combined with verbs (herzlich willkommen) and modifies noun forms politely.
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Wir bedanken uns für Ihre herzliche Einladung.
We thank you for your warm invitation.
Er empfing uns sehr herzlich.
He welcomed us very cordially.
Obwohl die Gäste herzlich eingeladen waren, erschienen viele nicht, weil das Wetter schlecht war.
Although the guests were warmly invited, many did not come because the weather was bad.
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Imagine a warm handshake and a smile — that's 'herzlich'.
Think 'heart-lich' — 'heart' = heartfelt in English.
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Often used in greetings and formal/informal thanks; gradable.