sympathy in German

sympathy in German is Einfühlungsvermögen, Empathie, Mitgefühl — sympathy means a feeling of pity or sorrow for someone else's suffering or misfortune.

sympathy in German

Einfühlungsvermögen

noun

The ability to share the feelings of another.

Empathie

noun

The ability to share the feelings of another.

Mitgefühl

noun

The ability to share the feelings of another.

Mitgefühl

noun

A feeling of pity or sorrow for the suffering or distress of another.

Mitleid

noun

A feeling of pity or sorrow for the suffering or distress of another.

Sympathie

noun

An affinity, association or mutual relationship between people or things such that they are correspondingly affected by any condition.

What does "sympathy" mean?

noun A feeling of pity or sorrow for someone else's suffering or misfortune.
"I have a lot of sympathy for anyone stuck in traffic today."
noun Shared feeling, agreement, or support for an idea, cause, or person.
"Many of the villagers had sympathy with the campaign to save the library."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

sympathy in a sentence

I have a lot of sympathy for anyone stuck in traffic today.
She sent a card expressing her sympathy after his father passed away.
Many of the villagers had sympathy with the campaign to save the library.
Few people in the audience had any sympathy with his argument.

Similar words in German

commiseration compassion condolence pity understanding

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sympathy" in German?

"sympathy" in German is Einfühlungsvermögen, Empathie, Mitgefühl. sympathy means: A feeling of pity or sorrow for someone else's suffering or misfortune.

How do you use "sympathy" in a sentence?

Example: "I have a lot of sympathy for anyone stuck in traffic today." In German, "sympathy" is Einfühlungsvermögen, Empathie, Mitgefühl.

Are there other ways to say "sympathy" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "sympathy": Einfühlungsvermögen, Empathie, Mitgefühl, Mitleid, Sympathie.

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