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.
hatred
'der Hass' and 'der Groll' can both describe a hostile feeling toward someone. 'Hass' is very strong and can be directed generally at a person, group, or thing. 'Groll' often arises from an old hurt or a perceived injustice. It is like anger that someone carries inside for a long time. The words can be confused because both can last a long time. 'Groll' is especially fitting when someone cannot forgive; 'Hass' is broader and usually even harsher.
Gegen seinen Bruder hegte er noch immer Groll wegen des alten Streits.
He still held a grudge against his brother because of the old argument.
Nach dem Streit wollte sie nicht, dass Hass ihr Leben bestimmt.
After the argument, she did not want hatred to control her life.