A2Emotions
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
Literal TranslationTo take something crooked from someone
Meaning
MeaningTo 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
Example Sentences- 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
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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