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
Derived from Old High German 'kumbarnissi', which means 'hindrance' or 'burden'.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone 'combing' through their 'Kummer' (sorrows) trying to sort them out.