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
Derived from 'Herz' (heart) and the suffix '-lich', which forms adjectives. It essentially means 'heartfelt' or 'coming from the heart'.
Memory Tips
Associate it with giving a 'hearty' welcome or thanks. It's used in fixed expressions like 'Herzlichen Dank' (heartfelt thanks), which makes it easier to memorize in context.