Gunst
dieNounfavor; grace
English translations
- 01
favor
- 02
liking
- 03
preference
- 04
grace
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein freundlicher Akt, eine Gefälligkeit oder ein Vorteil, der jemandem gewährt wird.
- English meaning
- favor, goodwill, grace
- Synonym
- Wohlwollen, Gefallen, Zuneigung
- German example
- Er bat um ihre Gunst.
- English example
- He asked for her favor.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Gunst
- Plural Form
- None
Related words
- gunstvoll
favorable
- Gunstgewerbe
Gunstgewerbe refers to a trade or business that is promoted through the favor of a person or institution, often without regard to quality or price.
- Missgunst
envy
- die Gunst der Stunde nutzen
To seize the opportunity
- Hundeblick
"Puppy dog eyes", a pleading, submissive look, often to gain sympathy or favor.
- Ohrenbläser
Flatterer, sycophant
- Schiedsspruch
Arbitration award
- Schmeichler
Flatterer
- schmeicheln
to flatter
- schleimen
To butter up, to suck up
- in Ungnade fallen
To fall from grace
- krauchen
To grovel, to crawl
- fichten
To care for, to cherish, to strive for
- Neid
Envy
- Populismus
Populism
- Populist
Populist
- Sozialneid
Social envy refers to the feeling of resentment or hatred towards people who are perceived as being socially or economically better off.
- Popularität
Popularity describes the state of being liked or appreciated by many people.
- Gefälligkeit
Favor
- Neider
Envier
- Behuf
Benefit, advantage, interest (often in the phrase 'for the benefit of' = in favor of).
- konkurrieren
To compete means to strive against others to achieve a goal or be better than them.
- Gerichtsurteil
Court verdict, court ruling
- Höfling
courtier
- Brotneid
Brotneid describes the feeling of envy or resentment towards the success or happiness of other people.
- schwänzeln
To fawn means to behave in a submissive or flattering manner in order to gain favor.
- den Hof machen
"To court someone" means to flatter someone to win their favor, often in a romantic way.
- lackmeiern
To fawn, to grovel
- böse
Angry
- neidisch
Envious
- populistisch
Populist
- Selbstverleugnung
Self-denial means putting aside one's own needs and desires, often for the benefit of others.
- neiden
Envy
- Huld
Favour, grace
- Pfründe
A sinecure is a position or office that is obtained through connections or favor and is often associated with little work and high income.
- Gerichtsentscheidung
Court decision
- den Spieß umdrehen
To turn the tables
- buhlen
To court
- behufen
to be useful
- neidlos
Unenvious, without envy
- Grant
Grumbler, grouch
- Eifersucht
jealousy
- Segen
blessing
- Gefallen
favor, pleasure
- Ressentiment
Resentment
- Ungnade
Disgrace means that someone is no longer valued or favored, often due to misconduct or poor decisions.
Example sentences with “Gunst”
Er steht in ihrer Gunst. (He is in her favor.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Gunst' feminine?
Yes, 'die Gunst'.