beruhigen
calm · calm oneself
Jemanden oder etwas weniger aufgeregt, ängstlich oder unruhig machen.
The German word "beruhigen" is a verb that means "to calm" or "to soothe". It’s made up of:
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"ruhig" – meaning "quiet" or "calm".
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The prefix "be-" (which often turns adjectives or nouns into verbs, implying causing an action).
Similar words:
- entspannen (to relax)
- beschwichtigen (to placate)
- beredsamen (to pacify)
Difference:
"Beruhigen" focuses on actively calming someone or something, often emotionally or mentally. Entspannen leans more toward physical relaxation, while beschwichtigen often implies calming by appeasing or conciliating.
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Examples
Sie beruhigt das weinende Kind.verb
She calms the crying child.
Bitte beruhige dich jetzt.verb
Please calm yourself now.
Eltern beruhigen schnell ihre kleinen Kinder nach einem Albtraum.verb
Parents quickly calm their little children after a nightmare.
Mama versucht, ihren Sohn mit einem Lied zu beruhigen.verb
Mom tries to calm her son with a song.
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