A2Vocabulary
Sympathie
liking, fondness
In German
Sympathie
zʏmpaˈtiː
Don't Get Confused!
Looks like
sympathy
In English means: "feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune"
Actually means
Sympathie
liking, fondness
Memory Tip'Sympathie' is about 'liking' someone, not feeling 'sympathy' (pity). If you feel 'Sympathie' for someone, you like them!
Example Sentences
- 1
Ich habe viel Sympathie für ihn.
I have a lot of liking for him.
- 2
Zwischen den beiden herrscht große Sympathie.
There is great fondness between the two.
FAQ
How do you say "liking, fondness" in German?
"liking, fondness" in German is "Sympathie" (zʏmpaˈtiː). Example: Ich habe viel Sympathie für ihn..