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
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Memory Tip'Sympathie' is about 'liking' someone, not feeling 'sympathy' (pity). If you feel 'Sympathie' for someone, you like them!

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    Ich habe viel Sympathie für ihn.

    I have a lot of liking for him.

  2. 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..

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