die Gunst
Translation
favour, goodwill, grace, popularity
Examples
Er gewann die Gunst des Publikums.
He won the favour of the audience.
Sie nutzte die Gunst der Stunde.
She seized the opportunity of the moment.
Er steht hoch in ihrer Gunst.
He is high in her favour.
Grammar Patterns
die Gunst ((j-s)) gewinnen/erlangen to win/gain ((sb's)) favour He wants to win the boss's favour.
in ((j-s)) Gunst stehen to be in ((sb's)) favour The new employee is in the boss's favour.
die Gunst der Stunde nutzen to seize the opportunity We must seize the opportunity.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Wohlwollen, Zuneigung; Antonyms: Ungunst, Missgunst
Etymology
From Middle High German 'gunst', related to 'gönnen' (to grant, not to begrudge).
Memory Tips
Think of 'granting' someone your favour. 'Gunst' sounds a bit like 'grant'.