grudge in German
grudge in German is Groll, Neid, missgönnen — grudge means a long-held feeling of resentment or ill will toward someone, usually because of a past wrong.
grudge in German
Groll
(countable) Deep-seated and/or long-term animosity or ill will about something or someone, especially due to perceived mistreatment.
Neid
(countable) Deep-seated and/or long-term animosity or ill will about something or someone, especially due to perceived mistreatment.
missgönnen
To be unwilling to give or allow (someone something). [from 16th c.]
What does "grudge" mean?
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noun A long-held feeling of resentment or ill will toward someone, usually because of a past wrong.
"She still holds a grudge against her old business partner."
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verb To be reluctant to give or allow something.
"He grudged every penny he had to spend on repairs."
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grudge in a sentence
- She still holds a grudge against her old business partner.
- Let it go — there's no point holding a grudge for years.
- He grudged every penny he had to spend on repairs.
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What is "grudge" in German?
"grudge" in German is Groll, Neid, missgönnen. grudge means: A long-held feeling of resentment or ill will toward someone, usually because of a past wrong.
How do you use "grudge" in a sentence?
Example: "She still holds a grudge against her old business partner." In German, "grudge" is Groll, Neid, missgönnen.
Are there other ways to say "grudge" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "grudge": Groll, Neid, missgönnen.
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