NOUN
dasLeid/laɪ̯t/suffering; sorrow; grief
Leid is a German noun that means suffering, sorrow, or grief. It is pronounced /laɪ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "das".
Definitions
1.great pain or sorrow felt emotionally(emotion, general)
a.feeling of sadness, grief, or suffering
Sie konnte ihr Leid kaum verbergen.—She could hardly hide her sorrow.
2.misfortune, disadvantage, or harm occurring to someone(misfortune, harm)
a.harm, damage, or adverse circumstance
Er hat ihr großes Leid angetan.—He caused her great harm.
3.used in fixed expressions of apology or regret(fixed phrase, apology)
a.in the sense of 'sorry' or 'apology' (in fixed phrases)
Es tut mir leid, dass ich zu spät bin.—I'm sorry that I'm late.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Leid | — |
| Genitive | des Leids | — |
| Dative | dem Leid | — |
| Accusative | das Leid | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Leid" mean in English?
- "Leid" means suffering, sorrow, or grief. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Leid"?
- "Leid" is pronounced /laɪ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Leid" der, die, or das?
- "Leid" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What part of speech is "Leid"?
- "Leid" is a noun in German.
