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“comfort” in German

German

AlsoKomfort · trösten

Pronunciation

IPA/troːst/

Example

Kleine Tröste im Alltag können viel bewirken.

Small comforts in daily life can make a huge difference.

Illustration for Trost (comfort)

How to say “comfort” in German

“Comfort” in German is Trost.

A caring response helps a troubled person feel less alone and better able to continue.

Full entry for Trost: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Trost

Nach der Nachricht suchte sie Trost bei ihren Freunden.

After the news, she sought comfort from her friends.

Tips for using Trost

  • The common pattern jemandem Trost spenden uses the person receiving consolation in the dative case.

Other German words for “comfort”

Ich schätze den Komfort in diesem Hotel.

I value the comfort this hotel offers.

Ich tröste dich.

I am comforting you.

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