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ermuntern — meaning in English

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English meaning

encourage verb To give someone confidence, support, or hope.

Senses

ermuntern is used for these senses in English:

cheer up (transitive, idiomatic) To make someone happier or less downcast.
encourage To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

Kopf hoch! aufheitern aufmuntern bessere Laune bekommen fröhlicher stimmen erheitern ermutigen empfehlen