Ermutigen
Example: Lehrer ermutigen Schüler, Fragen zu stellen.
Definition
"Ermutigen" means to give someone confidence or support to do something, often by offering reassurance or positive reinforcement. For example, teachers ermutigen students to ask questions, helping them feel more confident and motivated.
Etymology
The word "ermutigen" comes from the German prefix "er-" meaning 'to cause or make' and "Mut," meaning 'courage or spirit.' Together, "ermutigen" literally means 'to give courage.' Did you know it shares roots with the English word 'moot,' originally meaning 'meeting' or 'assembly,' where courage was also important?
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"Ermutigen" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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