grudge
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grudge
A deep-seated feeling of anger, bitterness, or hostility toward someone, often held for a long time because of a past insult or injustice.
Auch Jahre nach dem Streit hegte er noch einen tiefen Groll gegen seinen ehemaligen Freund.
Even years after the argument, he still held a deep grudge against his former friend.
'Groll' (grudge) is very often combined with the verb 'hegen' (to harbor), which means 'pflegen' (to nurture) or 'in sich tragen' (to carry within oneself). Other typical verbs are 'empfinden' (to feel) or 'verspüren' (to sense/feel).
Er hegt seit der Auseinandersetzung einen Groll gegen seinen Nachbarn.
He has held a grudge against his neighbor since the dispute.
The feeling of 'Groll' (grudge) is always directed 'gegen' (against) a person or a thing. The correct structure is: Groll gegen jemanden/etwas hegen (to hold a grudge against someone/something). The preposition is followed by the accusative.
Sie konnte ihren Groll gegen die ungerechte Behandlung nicht verbergen.
She could not hide her grudge against the unfair treatment.
The word 'Groll' (grudge) belongs to a rather elevated or written style. It describes anger that is deeper and lasts longer than everyday rage.
In seinem Brief wurde der tiefe Groll deutlich, den er immer noch empfand.
In his letter, the deep grudge he still felt became clear.
anger / wrath
Zorn and Groll can arise from an insult or an injustice. Zorn is usually an intense, immediate anger; Groll runs deeper and is often held against someone for a long time. Zorn fits the immediate reaction; Groll fits lasting bitterness.
Noch Jahre nach der Kränkung hegte er tiefen Groll.
Even years after the insult, he still held a deep grudge.
Unmittelbar nach der Kränkung packte ihn großer Zorn.
Great anger seized him immediately after the insult.
