quälend
agonizing
The German word "quälend" is an adjective that means "tormenting" or "agonizing". It is derived from the verb "quälen", which means "to torment" or "to torture". "Quälend" describes something that causes intense suffering or discomfort, whether physically or emotionally.
Similar words in German include "qualvoll" (painful) and "peinigend" (agonizing or tormenting).
The difference between "quälend" and these similar words lies in their nuance: "qualvoll" often emphasizes the suffering aspect, whereas "peinigend" stresses the tormenting nature. "Quälend," on the other hand, can be used in a broader context to describe prolonged suffering, not limited to pain alone.
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Examples
Sie ertrug die quälende Stille nicht länger.adjective
She could no longer bear the agonizing silence.
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