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encourage in German

encourage in German is ermutigen, ermuntern, empfehlen — encourage means to give someone confidence, support, or hope.

encourage in German

ermutigen
verb
To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.
ermuntern
verb
To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.
empfehlen
verb
To spur on, strongly recommend.
ermutigen
verb
To spur on, strongly recommend.

What does "encourage" mean?

  1. verb To give someone confidence, support, or hope.
    "Delia's coach encouraged her to focus on the positives."
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encourage in a sentence

  • Delia's coach encouraged her to focus on the positives.
  • Her coach encouraged her to keep trying after the loss.

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What is "encourage" in German?
"encourage" in German is ermutigen, ermuntern, empfehlen. encourage means: To give someone confidence, support, or hope.
How do you use "encourage" in a sentence?
Example: "Her coach encouraged her to keep trying after the loss." In German, "encourage" is ermutigen, ermuntern, empfehlen.
Are there other ways to say "encourage" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "encourage": ermutigen, ermuntern, empfehlen.
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