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Jemandem etwas krumm nehmen

To take offense at something someone said or did; to hold a grudge or resent something

In German

Jemandem etwas krumm nehmen

YAY-man-dem ET-vas KRUM NAY-men
Literal Translation
To take something crooked from someone
Meaning
To take offense at something someone said or did; to hold a grudge or resent something.

Equivalent:"To take offense / to take something amiss"

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    Ich hoffe, du nimmst es mir nicht krumm, dass ich zu spät komme.

    I hope you don't take it amiss that I'm late.

  2. 2

    Sie nahm ihm seine Kritik sehr krumm.

    She took his criticism very personally / took offense at it.

FAQ

How do you say "To take offense at something someone said or did; to hold a grudge or resent something" in German?

"To take offense at something someone said or did; to hold a grudge or resent something" in German is "Jemandem etwas krumm nehmen" (YAY-man-dem ET-vas KRUM NAY-men). Example: Ich hoffe, du nimmst es mir nicht krumm, dass ich zu spät komme..

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