Grübeln
brood · ponder
The German word "Grübeln" is a noun derived from the verb "grübeln", which means "to ponder" or "to brood". It indicates a state of deep, often anxious contemplation or rumination about something. "Grübeln" suggests continuous, sometimes excessive thinking about a specific subject, especially when it involves worry or confusion.
Similar words in German include "Nachdenken" (to think), "Zweifeln" (to doubt), and "Sinieren" (to muse).
The main difference is that "Grübeln" specifically connotes a more negative, obsessive form of thinking, often associated with worry, while the other terms can imply a more general or neutral thinking process.
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Examples
Er hört endlich auf mit dem Grübeln.noun
He finally stops brooding.
Hör auf zu Grübeln, es wird schon alles gut.verb
Stop brooding, everything will be alright.
Sie sollte nicht zu viel grübeln.verb
She should not ponder too much.
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