Leidwesen

German (Berlin)

/ˈlaɪ̯tˌveːzn̩/

noun
Definitions
  • chagrin

Etymology

Compound from German Leid (suffering, sorrow) + German Wesen (character, essence).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Wesen

Gloss

character, essence

Concept
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Person/Thing

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