English–German
“lament” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈveːə/
Example
Sein lautes Wehe zeigte, wie sehr er litt.
His loud lament showed how much he was suffering.
How to say “lament” in German
“Lament” in German is Wehe.
A cry of pain that can also sound like a warning of trouble.
Example sentences with Wehe
Die Nacht war von einem lauten Wehe erfüllt.
The night was filled with a loud lament.
Tips for using Wehe
- Wehe is chiefly literary or old-fashioned today; the pattern Wehe dem ... introduces a warning or threat.