Mitleid

German

Etymology

From Middle High German mitelīden, first used in mystic literature as a calque of Latin compassiō (“compassion”), itself a calque of Ancient Greek συμπάθεια (sumpátheia, “compassion, sympathy”). Analysable as mit (“with”) +‎ Leid (“sorrow, suffering”). From Middle High German is borrowed Dutch medelijden.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmɪtlaɪ̯t/
  • Hyphenation: Mit‧leid
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Noun

Mitleid n (genitive Mitleides or Mitleids, no plural)

  1. pity, compassion

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