verb
beruhigen
megnyugtatni · megnyugodni
Jemanden oder etwas weniger aufgeregt, ängstlich oder unruhig machen.
The German word "beruhigen" is a verb that means "to calm" or "to soothe". It's made up of the prefix "be-" and the adjective/root "ruhig", which means "quiet" or "calm".
Similar words:
- "beschwichtigen" (to appease)
- "entspannen" (to relax)
- "trösten" (to comfort)
Difference:
- "beruhigen" focuses specifically on calming emotions or nerves.
- "beschwichtigen" often implies pacifying someone who is angry or upset.
- "entspannen" relates more to physical or mental relaxation.
- "trösten" is used more in comforting someone in distress or sorrow.
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Examples
Du musst dich beruhigen.verb
Le kell nyugtatnod magad.
Sie beruhigt das weinende Kind.verb
Ő megnyugtatja a síró gyereket.
Bitte beruhige dich jetzt.verb
Kérlek, most nyugodj meg.
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