nounnoun
das Elend, -e
misery
Große Armut, Not und viel Leid.
The German word "Elend" is a noun meaning misery, distress, or wretchedness.
- It derives from "elend", an adjective meaning miserable or wretched.
Similar words:
- Not (hardship)
- Leid (suffering)
- Qual (torment)
Differences:
- Elend often describes a severe, ongoing condition of poverty or suffering.
- Not can indicate urgent need or trouble, often temporary.
- Leid emphasizes emotional or physical suffering.
- Qual refers more to intense pain or torment.
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Examples
Das Elend in der Welt ist groß.noun
The misery in the world is vast.
Viele Menschen leben leider im Elend.noun
Unfortunately, many people live in misery.
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