trösten
comfort
Jemandem helfen, sich besser zu fühlen, wenn er traurig oder verletzt ist.
The German word "trösten" is a verb that means "to comfort" or "to console". It comes from the Middle High German word "trôsten," which carries a similar meaning. "Trösten" is used in contexts where someone is providing emotional support to alleviate sadness or distress.
Similar words in German include "besänftigen" (to pacify), "ermutigen" (to encourage), and "aufheitern" (to cheer up).
Differences:
- While "trösten" specifically relates to comforting someone in times of grief or distress, "besänftigen" is more about calming someone down, "ermutigen" focuses on uplifting or encouraging someone, and "aufheitern" is about making someone feel happier or brighter.
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Examples
Du tröstest das weinende Kind.verb
You comfort the crying child.
Eltern versuchen, ihre Tochter zu trösten.verb
Parents try to comfort their daughter.
Menschen trösten einander in schweren Zeiten.verb
People comfort each other in difficult times.
Mutter tröstet ihren Sohn nach dem Sturz.verb
Mother comforts her son after the fall.
Es fiel ihr schwer, den weinenden Jungen zu trösten.verb
It was hard for her to comfort the crying boy.
Es fiel ihm schwer, seine kleine Schwester zu trösten, weil sie sehr wütend war.verb
He found it hard to comfort his little sister because she was very angry.
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