NOUN
dasleid/laɪ̯t/sorrow; suffering; pain
leid is a German noun that means sorrow, suffering, or pain. It is pronounced /laɪ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "das".
Definitions
1.feeling of grief, pain, or emotional suffering(emotion)
a.mental or emotional distress or sorrow
Es tut mir leid, dass ich zu spät bin.—I'm sorry that I'm late.
2.unpleasant event or state causing regret or apology(in fixed phrases)
a.used in apologies or expressions of regret
Ich bedauere das Leid, das ich verursacht habe.—I regret the sorrow I have caused.
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 sorrow, suffering, or pain. 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.
