enttäuschen
disappoint
to fail to meet someone's hopes or expectations
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What's the difference between enttäuschen / frustrieren / ernüchtern / entmutigen / missfallen / enttäuschen: direktes Nicht-Erfüllen von Erwartungen
disappoint — to fail to meet someone's hopes or expectations
means to cause irritation or blockage, especially after repeated failure to achieve a goal
Die vielen Absagen frustrieren ihn immer mehr.
Многочисленные отказы всё больше его раздражают и демотивируют.
means to sober someone up emotionally, removing illusions and bringing them back to a realistic view
Die Ergebnisse ernüchterten das Team nach den hohen Erwartungen.
Результаты отрезвили команду после высоких ожиданий.
means to take away confidence and the desire to continue, undermining motivation after failure or difficulty
Die Kritik entmutigte ihn, weiterzumachen.
Критика отбила у него желание продолжать.
means to not please or to give a bad impression; it is weaker and more neutral than enttäuschen
Der neue Vorschlag missfiel vielen Kollegen.
Новое предложение многим коллегам не понравилось.
direct meaning: to fail to meet expectations and cause disappointment
Der Film hat mich enttäuscht.
Фильм меня разочаровал.
note: to make someone irritated, helpless, or blocked because of repeated failure
Die ständigen Probleme frustrieren die Mitarbeiter.
Постоянные проблемы раздражают сотрудников и мешают им работать.
note: to make someone look at reality soberly, without illusions or excessive expectations
Die Lage ernüchterte die Optimisten schnell.
Ситуация быстро отрезвила оптимистов.
the state of a person after expectations were not met
Nach dem Ergebnis war sie sehr enttäuscht.
После результата она была очень разочарована.
adjective: describes something that does not meet expectations and therefore disappoints
Das war ein enttäuschendes Spiel.
Это была разочаровывающая игра.
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enttäuschen translation: disappoint. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce enttäuschen
/ɛntˈtɔʏ̯ʃən/
enttäuschen translation
disappoint
enttäuschen transcription
/ɛntˈtɔʏ̯ʃən/
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enttäuschen meaning: what does it mean?
die Hoffnungen oder Erwartungen von jemandem nicht erfüllen
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