verb
zeihen
accuse
Es bedeutet, jemandem eine schlechte Tat oder ein falsches Verhalten vorzuwerfen.
The German verb "zeihen" means "to accuse," "to blame," or "to reproach."
It is a somewhat formal or literary term and is directly related to zeihen without prefixes.
Related words with similar meanings:
- beschuldigen (to accuse)
- anklagen (to charge, accuse)
- vorwerfen (to reproach, accuse)
Differences:
- "Zeihen" tends to be more formal or poetic and often implies a strong moral judgment.
- "Beschuldigen" is the everyday term for accusing someone of wrongdoing.
- "Vorwerfen" includes reproach or criticism alongside accusation.
In summary, zeihen carries a more accusatory and formal tone compared to its similar words.
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Examples
Die Nachbarn zeihen ihn des Betrugs.verb
The neighbors accuse him of fraud.
Er zeiht seine Schwester der Lüge.verb
He accuses his sister of lying.
Niemand konnte ihn des Diebstahls zeihen.verb
No one could accuse him of theft.
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