ermutigen
to encourage
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/ɛɐ̯ˈmuːtɪɡn̩/
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Cultural Note
Ermutigen is built from 'er-' (a prefix indicating bringing about a state) and 'Mut' (courage). So to ermutigen someone is literally to 'bring courage into them.' The noun 'Ermutigung' (encouragement) is essential in relationship vocabulary.
📝 Example Sentences
Ich möchte dich ermutigen, es zu versuchen.
I want to encourage you to try.
Deine Worte haben mich sehr ermutigt.
Your words encouraged me greatly.
Wir sollten einander ermutigen.
We should encourage each other.