Beruhigen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Beruhigen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to calm", "to soothe" or "to tranquilize".

Essential properties of "beruhigen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: beruhigen
  • Simple past: beruhigte
  • Participle: beruhigt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "beruhigen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To calm or soothe someone/something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Mutter versuchte, ihr beruhigendes Kind zu beruhigen.The mother tried to calm her agitated child.
  2. Der Arzt gab dem Patienten ein Medikament, um ihn beruhigen.The doctor gave the patient medicine to calm him.
  3. Es gelang ihm, die aufgebrachte Menge zu beruhigen.He managed to calm the agitated crowd.

2.) "To reduce intensity or severity"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die guten Nachrichten konnten seine Sorgen beruhigen.The good news could alleviate his worries.
  2. Der Regen half, das Feuer zu beruhigen.The rain helped to calm the fire.
  3. Die Medikamente sollten die Schmerzen beruhigen.The medication should alleviate the pain.

3.) "To calm oneself down"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er musste sich erst beruhigen, bevor er weitersprach.He first had to calm down before he continued speaking.
  2. Versuche, dich zu beruhigen und tief durchzuatmen.Try to calm down and breathe deeply.
  3. Nach dem Streit brauchte sie Zeit, um sich zu beruhigen.After the argument, she needed time to calm down.
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