What is the English equivalent of "Er hat Anstoß genommen."?

The English equivalent of "Er hat Anstoß genommen." is "He took offense.".

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„Er hat Anstoß genommen."

He was offended.

„Er hat Anstoß genommen." means "He was offended.." Literally: "He took offense.."

"He took offense."

Er He

hat took

Anstoß offense

genommen —

"He took offense."

This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.

'Anstoß nehmen' = to take offense

Formal

This expression is used in formal or literary German, often found in written texts and speeches.

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„Es drückt mir das Herz ab."

It breaks my heart.

„Er schrie Ach und Weh."

He made a great outcry.

„Das ekelt mich an."

I am disgusted with this.

„Er hat sich darüber geärgert."

He was put out about it.

„Sie brach in Tränen aus."

She burst into tears.

„Die Geduld geht mir aus."

I lose all patience.