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Ermuntern

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To encourage or motivate

Example Sentence: Irgendwann werde ich dich ermuntern, deine Ängste zu überwinden.

Translation: Someday, I will encourage you to overcome your fears.

Sense 2: To cheer up or uplift

Example Sentence: Die Worte meiner Freunde ermunterten mich in schwierigen Zeiten.

Translation: The words of my friends cheered me up in difficult times.

Sense 3: To incite or prompt

Example Sentence: Die Rednerin ermunterte die Zuhörer dazu, ihre Stimme gegen Ungerechtigkeit zu erheben.

Translation: The speaker incited the audience to raise their voices against injustice.

Part of Speech: Adjective (Local usage)

Sense 1: Energetic or lively

Example Sentence: Der Karnevalsumzug in Köln ist sehr ermunternd.

Translation: The carnival parade in Cologne is very lively.

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