NOUN
Mitleid/ˈmɪtˌlaɪ̯t/compassion; pity; sympathy
Mitleid is a German noun that means compassion, pity, or sympathy. It is pronounced /ˈmɪtˌlaɪ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "das".
Definitions
1.a feeling of sadness for another person's suffering or misfortune(feeling toward others)
a.compassion or pity for someone
Sie hatte Mitleid mit dem verletzten Hund.—She felt compassion for the injured dog.
b.sympathetic understanding of someone's difficult situation
Er schaute sie voller Mitleid an.—He looked at her with pity.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Mitleid | — |
| Genitive | des Mitleids | — |
| Dative | dem Mitleid | — |
| Accusative | das Mitleid | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Mitleid" mean in English?
- "Mitleid" means compassion, pity, or sympathy. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Mitleid"?
- "Mitleid" is pronounced /ˈmɪtˌlaɪ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Mitleid" der, die, or das?
- "Mitleid" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What part of speech is "Mitleid"?
- "Mitleid" is a noun in German.
