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anwidern
to disgust
To cause someone strong disgust, revulsion, or aversion. This can refer to smells, sights, or also to people's behavior.
example
Seine heuchlerische Art widert mich zutiefst an.
His hypocritical manner deeply disgusts me.
anwidern
to disgust
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Separable verb
'Anwidern' (to disgust) is a separable verb. In a main clause, the prefix 'an' goes at the end of the sentence. In subordinate clauses or in the infinitive with 'zu', the verb stays together.
EXAMPLE
Der Geruch von altem Fisch widert mich an.
The smell of old fish disgusts me.
Sentence structure
The person who feels disgust is the accusative object of the sentence. The thing that causes the disgust is the subject. So the structure is: Etwas widert jemanden an (something disgusts someone).
EXAMPLE
Diese extreme Ungerechtigkeit widert mich an.
This extreme injustice disgusts me.
Strong feeling
This verb expresses a very strong, deep aversion. It is often used for morally reprehensible behavior or intense sensory impressions such as smell or sight.
EXAMPLE
Die Grausamkeit mancher Menschen widert mich einfach nur an.
The cruelty of some people simply disgusts me.
Compare with
anwidern vs gefallen
to please / to fall
'gefallen' and 'anwidern' are clear opposites. If something 'gefällt' someone, that person finds it pleasant, beautiful, or likable. If something 'widert' someone 'an', it causes strong disgust or strong aversion. 'anwidern' is much stronger and more negative than simply 'nicht gefallen' (not to please / not to be liked). It fits with smells, sights, or also with people's bad behavior.
anwidern
Der starke Geruch im Keller widert mich an.
The strong smell in the basement disgusts me.
gefallen
Das ruhige Hotel am See hat ihr sofort gefallen.
She liked the quiet hotel by the lake right away.
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