Ermutigen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ermutigen" is used as verb with the meaning of "encourage", "embolden" or "inspire".

Essential properties of "ermutigen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: ermutigen
Simple past: ermutigte
Participle: ermutigt

regulartransitive

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 "ermutigen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To give someone confidence or courage"

Definition: "To give someone confidence or courage to do something."
Translation(s): encourage, embolden, inspire
Synonym(s): anregen, motivieren, aufmuntern
Antonym(s): entmutigen, abhalten, abschrecken
Related word(s): Ermutigung, Mut, motivieren

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Lehrer versucht, die Schüler zu ermutigen, ihre Ideen zu teilen.The teacher tries to encourage the students to share their ideas.
Sie ermutigte ihn, seine Träume zu verfolgen.She encouraged him to pursue his dreams.
Wir sollten uns gegenseitig ermutigen, neue Dinge auszuprobieren.We should encourage each other to try new things.

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