das Mitleid

Plural: die kein Plural

Based on: Leid, mit

the compassion, the pity

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Check "mitleid" on DWDS.de
Biggest German Dictionary, great for etymology, usage frequency and collocations)
"mitleid" on Wiktionary (English version)
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Etymonline.com - Origins of English words
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“mit” – Prefix and Preposition Explained

A fun ride along the prefix verbs with "mit-" in German. Definitely a bunch of verbs to bring with you to a conversation :). Mit lots of audio examples.

Vocab: mitnehmen, mitkommen, mitbringen, mitmachen, mitgehen, mithaben

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leid tun, leider and Leidenschaft – The Family of “leiden”

A fun look at the meaning of "leiden" and the related words "leider" and "die Leidenschaft" and what passion has to do with suffering.

Vocab: leiden, leid tun, leider, die Leidenschaft, die Beleidigung, das Mitleid

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How many meanings does the German word 'Mitleid' have?

Mitleid has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the compassion, the pity.

What is the gender of 'Mitleid'?

das

What is the plural of 'Mitleid'?

die kein Plural

What is 'Mitleid' related to?

The word 'Mitleid' is related to Leid and mit.

Where can I learn more about 'Mitleid'?

Here are some articles where you can learn more about 'Mitleid':

“mit” – Prefix and Preposition Explained
A fun ride along the prefix verbs with "mit-" in German. Definitely a bunch of verbs to bring with you to a conversation :). Mit lots of audio examples.
Vocab: mitnehmen, mitkommen, mitbringen, mitmachen, mitgehen, mithaben
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leid tun, leider and Leidenschaft – The Family of “leiden”
A fun look at the meaning of "leiden" and the related words "leider" and "die Leidenschaft" and what passion has to do with suffering.
Vocab: leiden, leid tun, leider, die Leidenschaft, die Beleidigung, das Mitleid
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