Herzeleid

German (Berlin)

/ˈhɛʁt͡səˌlaɪ̯t/

noun
Definitions
  • (dated) heartbreak

Etymology

Compound from German Herz (heart, hearts) + German de (de-, prick, stitch, un-)+ German Herz (heart, hearts)+ German Leid (suffering, sorrow).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Leid

Gloss

suffering, sorrow

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