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
Memory Tip'Leid' is 'sorrow', not 'laid'. If you feel 'Leid', you're sad, not lying down.
Example Sentences
- 1
Er hat viel Leid erfahren.
He has experienced a lot of suffering.
- 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..