grämen
grieve
The German word "grämen" is a verb that means "to grieve" or "to be upset" about something. It comes from the Middle High German word grëmen, which is related to feelings of sorrow or regret. "Grämen" often conveys a sense of deep emotional distress or worry, especially regarding past actions or situations.
Similar words in German include "trauern" (to mourn), which is more specifically linked to loss, and "bekümmern" (to worry or trouble).
The difference between "grämen" and these similar words lies primarily in the intensity and context of the feelings. "Grämen" conveys a sense of ongoing emotional pain, while "trauern" often relates specifically to grief from loss, and "bekümmern" might pertain to a broader worry or concern that is not necessarily tied to sorrow.
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Examples
Er grämt sich über den Fehler.verb
He grieves over the mistake.
Wir sollen nicht zu sehr grämen.verb
We should not grieve too much.
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