die Barmherzigkeit
Translation
mercy, compassion, charity, clemency
Examples
Er zeigte keine Barmherzigkeit.
He showed no mercy.
Die Barmherzigkeit Gottes ist unendlich.
The mercy of God is infinite.
Aus reiner Barmherzigkeit half sie ihm.
She helped him out of pure compassion.
Grammar Patterns
to show mercy ((towards sb.)) The judge showed mercy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Gnade (grace), Mitleid (pity); Antonyms: Grausamkeit (cruelty)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'barmherzekeit', from 'barm' (bosom) + 'Herz' (heart). It signifies having a heart for the poor.
Memory Tips
Think of having a 'warm heart' for others. The 'barm' part sounds similar to 'warm'.