No. 2,515 in German
tränen
"Tränen" means "tears" in English.
In a sentence
Tränen fließen über ihr Gesicht.
Tears flow down her face.
In this sentence, 'Tränen' is used as a plural noun referring to droplets of tears associated with crying.
Die Augen tränen vor Freude.
The eyes are tearing from joy.
Here, 'tränen' is used as a verb meaning 'to tear' or 'to form tears,' describing an involuntary physical reaction.
Er hat den Brief zu fassen begonnen, der ihm die Tränen brachte.
He began to grasp the letter that brought him to tears.
In this sentence, 'Tränen' acts as a plural noun metaphorically referring to the emotional reaction to reading the letter.
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