das Leid
Translation
suffering, sorrow, grief, harm
Examples
Er hat viel Leid erfahren.
He has experienced much suffering.
Sie wollte ihm kein Leid zufügen.
She did not want to cause him any harm.
Grammar Patterns
das Leid (noun) deep emotional pain. She has experienced much suffering in her life.
((sb.dat)) Leid zufügen to cause sb. harm or suffering. He didn't want to cause his family any suffering.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schmerz, Kummer, Qual; Antonyms: Freude (joy), Glück (happiness)
Etymology
From Old High German `leid` (what is repulsive, hateful). Related to the English word 'loath'.
Memory Tips
Remember the common phrase 'Es tut mir leid' (I'm sorry), which literally means 'It does me sorrow'.