frönen
Translation
to indulge in, to pursue, to be given to
Examples
Er frönt seiner Leidenschaft für die Musik.
He indulges his passion for music.
Sie frönt einem teuren Hobby.
She pursues an expensive hobby.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.dat)) to indulge in sth. He indulges in alcohol.
Similar Words
Synonyms: nachgehen, sich hingeben; Antonyms: meiden, entsagen
Etymology
From Middle High German 'vrœnen', related to 'fron' (lord, master), meaning 'to serve a lord'. The modern meaning shifted to 'serving' a passion or vice.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'serving' your hobby like a 'lord' (Fron). This verb always takes the dative case.