Noun
der Groll
Pronunciation: /ɡʁɔl/
grudge
C2
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Meanings
Noun
- grudge
Example sentence
Er hegt seit Jahren einen Groll gegen seinen Bruder.
He has borne a grudge against his brother for years.
Word forms
singular
der Groll
No common plural.
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Groll
Accusativeden Groll
Dativedem Groll
Genitivedes Grolles
Groll has no common plural.
Usage
- Groll gegen jemanden hegen — Bear a grudge against someone; gegen takes accusative.
- Groll / Ärger — Longer-lasting resentment versus anger or annoyance more generally.
Trotz der Entschuldigung blieb ein Rest von Groll zurück.
Despite the apology, a trace of resentment remained.