bekümmern — meaning in English

English meaning

• afflict verb To cause (someone) pain, suffering or distress.
• chafe noun Heat excited by friction.
• distress noun Serious pain, suffering, or worry, especially of an urgent kind.
• trouble noun A difficult, worrying, or dangerous situation or problem.

Senses

bekümmern is used for these senses in English:

• afflict (obsolete) To strike or cast down; to overthrow; to result.
• chafe (intransitive, figurative) To have a feeling of vexation; to be vexed; to fret; to be irritated.
• distress To cause strain or anxiety to someone.
• trouble (reflexive, or, intransitive) To take pains (to do something); to bother.

afflict — full definition

1. verb To cause (someone) pain, suffering or distress.
2. verb To strike or cast down; to overthrow; to result.
3. verb To make low or humble.

chafe — full definition

1. noun Heat excited by friction.
2. noun Injury or wear caused by friction.
3. noun Vexation; irritation of mind; rage.

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