English–German

“suffering” in German

German

Alsoleidend

Pronunciation

IPA/kvaːl/

Example

Die Qual war unerträglich.

The suffering was unbearable.

Illustration for Qual (suffering)

How to say “suffering” in German

“Suffering” in German is Qual.

A body or mind caught in relentless pressure, with no relief in sight.

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

Example sentences with Qual

Nach Wochen begann sie sich langsam von der Qual zu erholen.

After weeks, she slowly began to recover from the suffering.

Tips for using Qual

  • Qual is feminine, so the fixed form is die Qual; its plural is die Qualen.

Other German words for “suffering”

Der leidende Mann rief um Hilfe.

The suffering man called for help.

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