NOUN

derTrost/tʁoːst/comfort; consolation; solace

Trost is a German noun that means comfort, consolation, or solace. It is pronounced /tʁoːst/. As a noun it takes the article "der".

Definitions

1.the act of comforting or being comforted in distress, grief, or difficulty(emotional support)

a.emotional comfort or support given to someone

Nach dem Tod seiner Großmutter fand er Trost bei seiner Familie.—After the death of his grandmother, he found comfort with his family.

b.something that gives comfort or relief in sorrow or trouble

Musik ist für sie ein großer Trost.—Music is a great consolation for her.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Trost—
Genitivedes Trosts—
Dativedem Trost—
Accusativeden Trost—

Frequently asked questions

What does "Trost" mean in English?
"Trost" means comfort, consolation, or solace. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Trost"?
"Trost" is pronounced /tʁoːst/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Trost" der, die, or das?
"Trost" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What part of speech is "Trost"?
"Trost" is a noun in German.

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