NOUN
dasElend/ˈeːlɛnt/misery; distress; poverty
Elend is a German noun that means misery, distress, or poverty. It is pronounced /ˈeːlɛnt/. As a noun it takes the article "das".
Definitions
1.a state of great suffering or misery(state of suffering)
a.severe physical or mental distress
Nach dem Unfall lebte er im Elend.—After the accident, he lived in misery.
2.serious material need or poverty(extreme poverty)
a.very poor living conditions
Viele Menschen müssen im Elend leben.—Many people have to live in poverty.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Elend | — |
| Genitive | des Elends | — |
| Dative | dem Elend | — |
| Accusative | das Elend | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Elend" mean in English?
- "Elend" means misery, distress, or poverty. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Elend"?
- "Elend" is pronounced /ˈeːlɛnt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Elend" der, die, or das?
- "Elend" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What part of speech is "Elend"?
- "Elend" is a noun in German.
