A2Vocabulary

Leid

sorrow, suffering, pain

In German

Leid

laɪ̯t

Don't Get Confused!

Looks like
laid
In English means: "past participle of 'lay', meaning to put down or place in a horizontal position"
Actually means
Leid
sorrow, suffering, pain
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Memory Tip'Leid' is 'sorrow', not 'laid'. If you feel 'Leid', you're sad, not lying down.

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    Er hat viel Leid erfahren.

    He has experienced a lot of suffering.

  2. 2

    Es tut mir Leid.

    I am sorry. (It causes me sorrow.)

FAQ

How do you say "sorrow, suffering, pain" in German?

"sorrow, suffering, pain" in German is "Leid" (laɪ̯t). Example: Er hat viel Leid erfahren..

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