lindern
alleviate · relieve · soothe
etwas weniger stark oder weniger schlimm machen, zum Beispiel Schmerz oder Sorgen.
The German word "lindern" is a verb that means "to alleviate" or "to ease". It is derived from the adjective "lind," which means "gentle" or "mild." "Lindern" is commonly used in contexts related to reducing pain, discomfort, or suffering.
Similar words in German include "erleichtern" (to ease or facilitate), "mildern" (to mitigate), and "abschwächen" (to weaken).
The key difference between "lindern" and these similar words is that while "lindern" specifically emphasizes alleviating pain or distress, "erleichtern" can be broader, referring to making any situation easier, and "mildern" usually implies reducing intensity rather than pain directly.
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Examples
Die Medizin kann die Schmerzen lindern.verb
The medicine can alleviate the pain.
Der Arzt versuchte, das Leid der Patienten zu lindern.verb
The doctor tried to relieve the suffering of the patients.
Etwas frische Luft linderte ihre Kopfschmerzen sofort.verb
Some fresh air alleviated her headache immediately.
Wie kann man den Stress im Alltag lindern?verb
How can one alleviate stress in everyday life?
Nach dem Streit konnten freundliche Worte seinen Kummer ein wenig lindern.verb
After the argument, kind words were able to soothe his grief a little.
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