die Empathie
Translation
empathy
Examples
Sie zeigt große Empathie für andere.
She shows great empathy for others.
Empathie ist eine wichtige soziale Fähigkeit.
Empathy is an important social skill.
Grammar Patterns
to have/show empathy ((for sb./sth.)) - to have/show the ability to understand someone's feelings. He shows empathy for the victims of the disaster.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Einfühlungsvermögen (sensitivity), Mitgefühl (compassion); Antonyms: Gleichgültigkeit (indifference)
Etymology
From Ancient Greek 'en' (in) + 'pathos' (feeling). Literally 'feeling into'.
Memory Tips
Cognate with the English word 'empathy'. Think of feeling the 'path' of another's emotions.