pity in Dutch
pity in Dutch is medelijden, deernis, jammer — pity means a feeling of sorrow or sympathy for someone else's suffering.
pity in Dutch
medelijden
(uncountable) A feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something.
deernis
(uncountable) A feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something.
jammer
(countable) Something regrettable.
spijtig
(countable) Something regrettable.
medelijden hebben met
What does "pity" mean?
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noun A feeling of sorrow or sympathy for someone else's suffering.
"She felt a deep pity for the stray dog shivering in the rain."
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noun A regrettable or disappointing fact.
"It's a pity you can't stay for dinner."
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verb To feel sorrow or sympathy for someone.
"I pity anyone who has to work with him."
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pity in a sentence
- She felt a deep pity for the stray dog shivering in the rain.
- He showed no pity for the men who had cheated him.
- It's a pity you can't stay for dinner.
- I pity anyone who has to work with him.
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What is "pity" in Dutch?
"pity" in Dutch is medelijden, deernis, jammer. pity means: A feeling of sorrow or sympathy for someone else's suffering.
How do you use "pity" in a sentence?
Example: "She felt a deep pity for the stray dog shivering in the rain." In Dutch, "pity" is medelijden, deernis, jammer.
Are there other ways to say "pity" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "pity": medelijden, deernis, jammer, spijtig, medelijden hebben met.
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