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“misery” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈeːlɛnt/

Example

Er kann das Elend nicht ertragen.

He cannot bear the misery.

Illustration for Elend (misery)

How to say “misery” in German

“Misery” in German is Elend.

Severe suffering and deprivation pressing down on a person's whole life.

Full entry for Elend: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Elend

Viele Menschen wurden durch die Krise ins Elend gestürzt.

Many people were plunged into misery by the crisis.

Tips for using Elend

  • Elend is neuter, so the noun takes das; it is often used as a mass noun, while ein Elend can mean a particular deplorable situation.

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