enttäuschen
Translation
to disappoint, to let down
Examples
Sein Verhalten hat mich enttäuscht.
His behaviour disappointed me.
Ich will dich nicht enttäuschen.
I don't want to disappoint you.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to disappoint sb. The result disappointed all of us.
Similar Words
Synonyms: desillusionieren, frustrieren; Antonyms: erfreuen, begeistern
Etymology
From the prefix 'ent-' (away, removal) and 'täuschen' (to deceive). Literally, to 'un-deceive' someone, which leads to disappointment when an illusion is shattered.
Memory Tips
Think of being taken 'out of' ('ent-') a 'deception' ('Täuschung'). The reality can be disappointing.