A2Emotions

Sich etwas zu Herzen nehmen

To take something seriously, to be deeply affected by it, or to let it influence one's feelings

In German

Sich etwas zu Herzen nehmen

Zikh ET-vas tsoo HAIR-tsen NAY-men

Literal Translation

To take something to heart

Meaning

To take something seriously, to be deeply affected by it, or to let it influence one's feelings.

Equivalent:"To take something to heart"

Example Sentences

1
Du solltest dir seine Kritik nicht so zu Herzen nehmen.
You shouldn't take his criticism so much to heart.
2
Sie nimmt sich jede kleine Bemerkung zu Herzen.
She takes every little remark to heart.

FAQ

How do you say "To take something seriously, to be deeply affected by it, or to let it influence one's feelings" in German?

"To take something seriously, to be deeply affected by it, or to let it influence one's feelings" in German is "Sich etwas zu Herzen nehmen" (Zikh ET-vas tsoo HAIR-tsen NAY-men). Example: Du solltest dir seine Kritik nicht so zu Herzen nehmen..

To ignore or avoid a problem by pretending it doesn't exist, like an ostrich

Den Kopf in den Sand stecken

Den KOPF in den ZANT SHTEK-en

To bring someone back to reality, often by presenting an unpleasant truth or a sobering fact; to deflate someone's enthusiasm

Jemandem die kalte Dusche verpassen

YAY-man-dem dee KAL-te DU-she fer-PAS-sen

That doesn't bother me; I don't mind it

Das macht mir nichts aus

Das makht meer nikhts OUS

To be extremely nervous or anxious, often with a racing heart. (Informal)

Einem geht die Pumpe

INE-em gayt dee PUM-pe