das Leidwesen
Translation
regret, sorrow, displeasure, chagrin
Examples
Zu meinem Leidwesen hat er die Prüfung nicht bestanden.
To my regret, he did not pass the exam.
Ihr ständiges Zuspätkommen ist zum Leidwesen der Kollegen.
Her constant lateness is to the displeasure of her colleagues.
Grammar Patterns
zu j-s Leidwesen to sb's regret To my regret, it was raining.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Bedauern (regret), Kummer (grief); Antonyms: Freude (joy), Vergnügen (pleasure)
Etymology
Composed of 'Leid' (sorrow, grief) and 'Wesen' (being, nature). Literally means a 'sorrowful being' or 'nature of sorrow'.
Memory Tips
Think of a situation where 'Leid' (sorrow) is the 'Wesen' (essence) of the matter.