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woe in German

woe in German is weh, Weh, Leid — woe means deep sadness or distress, or a misfortune that causes it.

woe in German

weh
intj
(archaic) An exclamation of grief.
Weh
noun
Leid
noun
Kummer
noun
Jammer
noun

What does "woe" mean?

  1. noun Deep sadness or distress, or a misfortune that causes it.
    "He poured out his woes to anyone who would listen."
  2. intj An exclamation expressing grief or dismay.
    ""Woe is me," she sighed, staring at the wreckage."
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woe in a sentence

  • He poured out his woes to anyone who would listen.
  • Financial woes forced the company to lay off staff.
  • "Woe is me," she sighed, staring at the wreckage.

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What is "woe" in German?
"woe" in German is weh, Weh, Leid. woe means: Deep sadness or distress, or a misfortune that causes it.
How do you use "woe" in a sentence?
Example: "He poured out his woes to anyone who would listen." In German, "woe" is weh, Weh, Leid.
Are there other ways to say "woe" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "woe": weh, Weh, Leid, Kummer, Jammer.
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