Ermuntern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ermuntern" is used as verb with the meaning of "to encourage", "to motivate" or "to cheer up".

Essential properties of "ermuntern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: ermuntern
  • Simple past: ermunterte
  • Participle: ermuntert

See full conjugation of ermuntern

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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 "ermuntern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To give encouragement or motivation to someone"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er versuchte, seine Freundin zu ermuntern, das Projekt zu starten.He tried to encourage his girlfriend to start the project.
  2. Die Lehrerin wollte die Schüler ermuntern, Fragen zu stellen.The teacher wanted to encourage the students to ask questions.
  3. Wir müssen ihn ermuntern, seine Träume zu verfolgen.We must encourage him to pursue his dreams.

2.) "To wake someone up from drowsiness or inactivity"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Kaffee wird dich sicher ermuntern.The coffee will surely perk you up.
  2. Ein Spaziergang kann dich am Morgen ermuntern.A walk can liven you up in the morning.
  3. Sie versuchte, ihn mit einem Lied zu ermuntern.She tried to cheer him up with a song.
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