ermutigen
Translation
(he/she/it) encourages, encouraged (past participle)
Examples
Er ermutigt das Team vor dem Spiel.
He encourages the team before the game.
Ich fühle mich durch deine Worte ermutigt.
I feel encouraged by your words.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((to sth.)) to encourage sb. to do sth. He encourages her to take this step.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bestärkt, angespornt; Antonyms: entmutigt, abgeschreckt
Etymology
From the prefix er- (denoting the start or result of an action) + Mut (courage) + the verb suffix -igen. Literally 'to make courageous' or 'to en-courage'.
Memory Tips
This form is used for 'he/she/it encourages' ('er ermutigt') or as the past participle, meaning 'encouraged'. It's the result of someone giving 'Mut' (courage).