Kränken Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Kränken" is used as verb with the meaning of "to offend", "to hurt" or "to grieve".
Essential properties of "kränken"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: kränken
- Simple past: kränkte
- Participle: gekränkt
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 "kränken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To cause emotional pain or hurt feelings"
- Definition: "To cause emotional pain or hurt someone's feelings."
- Translation(s): to offend, to hurt, to grieve, to wound
- Synonym(s): beleidigen, verletzen
- Antonym(s): trösten, erfreuen
- Related word(s): Kränkung, beleidigen
📝 Some usage examples:
- Seine Worte haben mich tief gekränkt.
- Er wollte sie nicht kränken, aber seine Bemerkung war unbedacht.
- Es tut mir leid, wenn ich dich gekränkt habe.
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