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

See full conjugation of kränken

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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 "kränken" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To cause emotional pain or hurt feelings"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Seine Worte haben mich tief gekränkt.His words deeply offended me.
  2. Er wollte sie nicht kränken, aber seine Bemerkung war unbedacht.He didn't want to offend her, but his remark was thoughtless.
  3. Es tut mir leid, wenn ich dich gekränkt habe.I'm sorry if I offended you.
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