Mühen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Mühen" is mainly used as verb meaning "to strive", "to toil" or "to exert oneself". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Mühen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

Infinitive: mühen
Simple past: mühte
Participle: gemüht

See full conjugation of mühen

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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.

Properties as Noun

Gender: feminine
Singular: die Mühe
Plural: die Mühen

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To strive or work hard"

"Mühen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "To strive or work hard to achieve something."
Translation(s): to strive, to toil, to exert oneself, to take pains
Synonym(s): sich abmühen, sich anstrengen
Antonym(s): sich ausruhen, entspannen
Related word(s): Anstrengung, Mühe

📝 Some usage examples:

Er musste sich sehr mühen, um das Ziel zu erreichen.He had to strive very hard to reach the goal.
Sie müht sich täglich, um ihre Familie zu unterstützen.She toils daily to support her family.
Wir mühen uns, das Projekt rechtzeitig abzuschließen.We are striving to complete the project on time.

2.) "Arduous efforts or work to achieve a goal"

"Mühen", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

Definition: "Efforts or arduous work undertaken to achieve a goal."
Translation(s): efforts, exertions, toils
Synonym(s): Anstrengungen, Strapazen
Antonym(s): Leichtigkeit, Mühelosigkeit
Related word(s): Anstrengung, Arbeit

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Mühen haben sich am Ende gelohnt.The efforts paid off in the end.
Trotz aller Mühen war das Ergebnis enttäuschend.Despite all the efforts, the result was disappointing.
Seine Mühen wurden von allen anerkannt.His efforts were recognized by everyone.

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