GERMAN · C1WORD NOTES
MEANING & PRONUNCIATION

weiden

graze; put animals out to pasture

Die Schafe weideten auf der Fläche, während die Besitzer prüften, ob der Zaun nach dem Sturm noch überall sicher stand.

The sheep grazed while their owners checked whether the fence remained secure everywhere after the storm.

gloat over; revel in another's distress

Sich an ihrer Verlegenheit zu weiden, statt das Missverständnis aufzuklären, empfand ich als besonders rücksichtslos.

I found it particularly inconsiderate to gloat over her embarrassment instead of clearing up the misunderstanding.

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