herzlich
Translation
heartfelt, sincere, cordial
Examples
Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburtstag!
Heartfelt congratulations on your birthday!
Herzlichen Dank für Ihre Hilfe.
Sincere thanks for your help.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + ((Noun)) heartfelt ... Herzlichen Dank für alles.
Similar Words
aufrichtig (sincere), innig (intimate)
Etymology
From 'Herz' (heart) + the adjective suffix '-lich' (like '-ly' or '-like'). It literally means 'heart-like' or 'from the heart'.
Memory Tips
Think of common phrases like 'Herzlichen Glückwunsch' (Heartfelt congratulations). The word itself contains 'Herz' (heart), so it's easy to remember it relates to feelings from the heart.