German Conversation · Level 155
29 words
German word
lindern
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈlɪndɐn/
Meaning
- verbrelieve
Example
Der Tee lindert die Halsschmerzen.
The tea relieves a sore throat.
More examples
Die Salbe lindert den Juckreiz innerhalb weniger Minuten.
The ointment relieves the itching within a few minutes.
Core concept
A harsh sensation or heavy strain becomes gentler and easier to bear as its intensity is lowered.
Common phrases
lindern die Schmerzen
relieve the pain
lindern den Juckreiz
relieve the itching
lindern Entzündungen
relieve inflammation
Similar words
mildern: Makes a problem or symptom less severe and limits its harmful effects.
abmildern: Makes an expression or impact less harsh and forceful.
erleichtern: Makes a task or difficult situation less demanding to handle.
beruhigen: Settles intense fear, anger, or other agitation.
Definition in German
eine Belastung, ein Gefühl oder ein Symptom mildern; die Intensität verringern.
Word origin
The verb lindern is derived from the Germanic adjective lind, which described something soft, mild, or gentle.
Usage tips
- Lindern often describes partial effects, so Maßnahmen lindern die Folgen means that measures reduce the consequences rather than remove them.
Opposites
- verschlimmernaggravateverb
Related words
- Linderungreliefnoun
- linderndsoothingadjective