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compassion in Swedish

compassion in Swedish is medlidande, medkänsla — compassion means a deep sense of concern for someone else's suffering, strong enough to make you want to help.

compassion in Swedish

medlidande
noun
(by extension, psychology) Deep awareness of the individual experiences of suffering of others or themselves that people have to the point of them being motivated to relieve such experiences, as reflected by the psychological term self-compassion.
medkänsla
noun
(by extension, psychology) Deep awareness of the individual experiences of suffering of others or themselves that people have to the point of them being motivated to relieve such experiences, as reflected by the psychological term self-compassion.

What does "compassion" mean?

  1. noun A deep sense of concern for someone else's suffering, strong enough to make you want to help.
    "He showed great compassion when his neighbour lost her job and offered to cook for her."
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compassion in a sentence

  • He showed great compassion when his neighbour lost her job and offered to cook for her.
  • The nurses treated every patient with compassion, no matter how difficult the case.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "compassion" in Swedish?
"compassion" in Swedish is medlidande, medkänsla. compassion means: A deep sense of concern for someone else's suffering, strong enough to make you want to help.
How do you use "compassion" in a sentence?
Example: "He showed great compassion when his neighbour lost her job and offered to cook for her." In Swedish, "compassion" is medlidande, medkänsla.
Are there other ways to say "compassion" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "compassion": medlidande, medkänsla.
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