hadern
Translation
to struggle (with fate/a decision), to be discontented, to quarrel
Examples
Er hadert mit seinem Schicksal.
He is struggling with his fate.
Sie haderte lange mit der Entscheidung.
She struggled for a long time with the decision.
Grammar Patterns
((mit+3)) to struggle with sth. Er hadert mit seiner Entscheidung.
Similar Words
Synonyms: zögern, zweifeln, klagen; Antonyms: akzeptieren, annehmen
Etymology
From Middle High German 'hadern', meaning to quarrel.
Memory Tips
Think of having a 'hard' time with something, which sounds a bit like 'hadern'. It describes an internal struggle or discontent.