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consolation · comfort
Ein Gefühl von Ruhe und Unterstützung, das jemand bekommt, wenn er traurig ist und jemand ihm hilft, sich besser zu fühlen.
The German word "Trost" is a noun that means "consolation" or "comfort." It is often used in the context of offering sympathy or support to someone who is experiencing sorrow or disappointment. There's no direct association with parts deriving the word, but "trösten" is the verb form meaning "to console" or "to comfort."
Similar words in German would include "Beistand" (support), "Unterstützung" (support/assistance), and "Mitleid" (sympathy/pity).
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Examples
Er bietet ihr Trost an.noun
He offers her consolation.
Ein guter Freund spendet oft Trost in schweren Zeiten.noun
A good friend often offers consolation in hard times.
Seine Worte waren ein großer Trost.noun
His words were a great comfort.
Ein guter Freund spendet oft Trost.noun
A good friend often gives comfort.
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