der Kummer
Translation
grief, sorrow, trouble, heartache
Examples
Er ertrank seinen Kummer in Alkohol.
He drowned his sorrows in alcohol.
Sie hat großen Kummer wegen ihrer kranken Mutter.
She has great sorrow because of her sick mother.
Grammar Patterns
Kummer ((über+acc)) sorrow/grief over sth. She feels sorrow over the loss.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Sorge (worry), Leid (suffering), Gram (grief); Antonyms: Freude (joy), Glück (happiness)
Etymology
From Old High German 'kumbarnissi' meaning 'hindrance, burden'.
Memory Tips
Think of being 'encumbered' by sorrow. 'Kummer' sounds a bit like 'encumber'.