No. 12,588 in German
weinen
To cry.
In a sentence
Das Kind weint, weil es hingefallen ist.
The child is crying because it fell.
Here, 'weinen' is used to describe the general act of crying as a reaction to physical or emotional distress.
Warum weinst du? Ist etwas passiert?
Why are you crying? Did something happen?
In this sentence, 'weinen' is used in a direct question to inquire about the reason for crying, indicating an emotional response.
Der Film war so rührend, dass alle Zuschauer weinten.
The movie was so touching that all the viewers cried.
Here, 'weinen' is used to express a collective emotional reaction caused by a sentimental experience, emphasizing its emotional context.
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