This is the 12588th most frequent German word.
weinen
To cry.
Here, 'weinen' is used to describe the general act of crying as a reaction to physical or emotional distress.
Das Kind weint, weil es hingefallen ist.
The child is crying because it fell.
In this sentence, 'weinen' is used in a direct question to inquire about the reason for crying, indicating an emotional response.
Warum weinst du? Ist etwas passiert?
Why are you crying? Did something happen?
Here, 'weinen' is used to express a collective emotional reaction caused by a sentimental experience, emphasizing its emotional context.