das Mitgefühl
Translation
compassion, sympathy, empathy
Examples
Er zeigte großes Mitgefühl für die Opfer.
He showed great compassion for the victims.
Ihr fehlt jegliches Mitgefühl.
She lacks any kind of compassion.
Grammar Patterns
to have/show Mitgefühl ((for sb./sth.)) to have/show compassion for sb./sth. She shows compassion for the refugees.
Similar Words
Synonyms: compassion, empathy, sympathy; Antonym: indifference (Gleichgültigkeit)
Etymology
From 'Mit-' (with) + 'Gefühl' (feeling). Literally 'feeling with'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as having a 'feeling with' someone, sharing their emotional state.