Trost
/tʁoːst/masculine
The English phrase solace is translated into German as Trost.
Trost is a masculine noun meaning consolation. You can use it in several common collocations: Trost finden means to find solace, and Trost spenden is used to mean providing or offering solace/comfort to someone. The phrase In Trost suchen means seeking solace.
Meaning: consolation (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The genitive singular form of Trost is Trostes. The related verb trösten means to give solace to. Its infinitive or gerund form is Trösten.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʁoːst/
Did you know?
- The German word Trost is a distant cousin of the English word 'trust'. Both originate from the Proto-Germanic root *traustą, which linked the idea of being comforted with the idea of being secure.
- While Trost means solace, the phrase Trost spenden uses the verb spenden, which is the same word used for donating money to charity.
- In German, the word Trostpreis refers to a 'consolation prize'. It is used specifically for prizes given to participants who did not win the main competition.
Examples in context
- Wo kann ich Trost finden?Where can I find solace?This sentence demonstrates how to ask where one can find Trost.Tatoeba #8154906 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #6577351 by Eccles17
- Viele finden Trost in der Gartenarbeit.Many are finding solace in gardening.This sentence shows the use of Trost in the context of gardening.Tatoeba #8684124 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #8678346 by Hybrid
- Nachdem Maria mit ihm Schluss gemacht hatte, suchte Tom im Alkohol Trost.Tom sought solace in the bottle after he and Mary broke up.This sentence illustrates using Trost when seeking comfort in alcohol.Tatoeba #3456833 by al_ex_an_der, translation #3456815 by patgfisher
- Ich suche Trost in diesen schwierigen Zeiten.I seek solace in these difficult times.
- Er spendet mir immer Trost.He always gives me solace.
- I chas Trost schöpfe bi ihm.I can find solace in him.
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Example conversation
Sarah and Julian are talking about a loss in the family.
- SarahIch kann dir keinen Trost spenden.I cannot offer you any consolation.
- JulianEs ist schwer, Trost zu finden.It is hard to find solace.
- SarahDeine Worte sind ein kleiner Trost.Your words are a small consolation.
- JulianIch bin für dich da, Sarah.I am here for you, Sarah.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “solace” translations and entries Trost, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Trost, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
