English–German
“sorrow” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/laɪ̯t/
Example
Die Nachricht brachte großes Leid.
The news brought great sorrow.
How to say “sorrow” in German
“Sorrow” in German is Leid.
A person carrying a heavy burden after a painful loss or disaster.
Example sentences with Leid
Nach der Trennung teilte sie ihr Leid mit einer Freundin.
After the separation, she shared her sorrow with a friend.
Tips for using Leid
- In Es tut mir leid, Leid is capitalized because it is a noun, but the phrase normally means 'I am sorry' rather than describing major suffering.