Zusprechen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Zusprechen" is used as verb with the meaning of "award", "grant" or "assign".

Essential properties of "zusprechen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: zusprechen
  • Simple past: sprach zu
  • Participle: zugesprochen

See full conjugation of zusprechen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "zusprechen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To assign or grant something officially"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Gericht hat ihm das Sorgerecht zusprechen lassen.The court had custody awarded to him.
  2. Der Preis wurde dem besten Teilnehmer zusprechen.The prize was awarded to the best participant.
  3. Man kann ihm Vertrauen zusprechen.One can place trust in him.

2.) "To encourage or comfort with words"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er versuchte, ihr Mut zusprechen.He tried to encourage her.
  2. Die Eltern zusprechen dem Kind Trost.The parents comfort the child.
  3. Freunde zusprechen ihm Hoffnung in schweren Zeiten.Friends give him hope in difficult times.
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