der Trost
Translation
comfort, solace, consolation
Examples
Seine Worte waren ein großer Trost für mich.
His words were a great comfort to me.
Sie suchte Trost in der Musik.
She sought comfort in music.
Er spendete den Trauernden Trost.
He offered comfort to the mourners.
Grammar Patterns
to offer comfort ((to sb.)) He offered comfort to the mourners.
to find comfort ((in sth.)) She found comfort in music.
to be a comfort ((for sb.)) Your words are a comfort for me.
Similar Words
Synonyms: solace, consolation, reassurance; Antonyms: grief, sorrow, distress
Etymology
From Old High German 'trōst', related to English 'trust'. The underlying idea is that trust brings comfort.
Memory Tips
'Trost' sounds like 'toast'. Imagine someone giving you warm toast to comfort you when you're sad.