schade

#pity: (A marker that you think something is a pity. Works as an adjective with verbs like "sein" or "finden" as well as a stand alone expression)

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Sources for Etymology:

Check "schade" on DWDS.de
Biggest German Dictionary, great for etymology, usage frequency and collocations)
"schade" on Wiktionary (English version)
(For etymological connections across European languages. Not always accurate)
Etymonline.com - Origins of English words
My favorite source for the origin of English words.

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Word of the Day – “schade”

"schade" is a super common way to express that something is a pity. Today, we'll learn how to use it and explore other cool words like Schaden or Schadenfreude.

Vocab: schade, schaden, schädlich, Schadenfreude, beschädigen

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

schade has 1 distinct meaning: 1. #pity.

What is 'schade' related to?

The word 'schade' is related to *skēth-.

Where can I learn more about 'schade'?

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

Word of the Day – “schade”
"schade" is a super common way to express that something is a pity. Today, we'll learn how to use it and explore other cool words like Schaden or Schadenfreude.
Vocab: schade, schaden, schädlich, Schadenfreude, beschädigen
Read article