nähren
Translation
to nourish, to feed, to nurture, to cherish
Examples
Die Mutter nährt ihr Baby.
The mother nourishes her baby.
Diese Suppe nährt den Kranken.
This soup nourishes the sick person.
Er nährt die Hoffnung auf eine bessere Zukunft.
He nurtures the hope for a better future.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to nourish/feed (sb./sth.) This soup nourishes the sick person.
((sth.)) to nurture/cherish (sth. like a hope) He nurtures the hope for a better future.
Similar Words
füttern (to feed an animal), ernähren (to provide for), versorgen (to supply)
Etymology
From Old High German 'nerien' (to save, to feed). Related to English 'nourish'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Nahrung' (food). The verb 'nähren' is the action of providing 'Nahrung'.