jdm. eine Gnade erweisen

to grant someone a favor

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Noun

die Gnade f.

Verb

erweisen

Topic

Gefühle und Geist

Watch out. Common mistake: implying condescension; use only when the giver has authority.

In a sentence

Which form of erweisen fills the gap?

Der König ____ dem treuen Diener eine große Gnade.

How it is used

Means 'to grant someone a favor.' Formal register, used in hierarchical settings like boss to employee. Common mistake: implying condescension; use only when the giver has authority.

Other verbs that go with Gnade

This is the choice the collocation turns on.

• Gnade finden vor+Dat.to find favor with someone
• um Gnade bitten / flehen / winselnto beg/plead for mercy

All collocations with Gnade

Other collocations built on erweisen

• jdm. Achtung erweisento pay respect through a specific action, like bowing or a toast
• jdm. einen Bärendienst erweisento do someone a disservice
• jdm. einen Dienst erweisento perform a helpful act or favor for someone
• jdm. Ehre erweisento pay tribute or honor someone publicly

All 5 collocations built on erweisen

More from Gefühle und Geist

• Eindruck schinden bei+Dat.to show off
• den Vorteil nutzen / wahrnehmento take/use an advantage
• an jds. Verstand zweifelnto doubt someone's sanity
• jds. Unwillen erregento cause someone to feel annoyed or disapproving
• einen Eindruck hinterlassen bei+Dat.to leave an impression

All collocations in Gefühle und Geist