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ausweinen

to cry one's fill, to have a good cry

verb OWS-vy-nen Rare
Communication Speech

Usage Note

sich ausweinen (reflexive) means to cry freely until one feels relief. 'Sie hat sich bei ihrer Freundin ausgeweint' (She had a good cry with her friend). It implies emotional release in a trusting conversational relationship — crying as a form of communication.

Examples

"Nach dem langen Gespräch weinte sie sich an seiner Schulter aus und fühlte sich erleichtert."

Natural Translation

After the long conversation she had a good cry on his shoulder and felt relieved.

Literal Translation

After the long conversation cried she herself on his shoulder out and felt relieved.

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