compassion
compassion
Meaning of compassion
concern for suffering
tiefes Mitleid mit Leidenden, verbunden mit dem Wunsch zu helfen.
Pronunciation
compassion with German translation
compassion usage examples
She helped him with great compassion.
Sie half ihm mit viel Mitgefühl.
There was real compassion in her voice.
In ihrer Stimme lag echtes Mitgefühl.
compassion synonyms
What's the difference between compassion, sympathy, empathy, pity, mercy, kindness, and altruism
ENI have deep sympathy for your loss.
ENTherapists need strong empathy to connect with clients.
Sorrow for someone, sometimes condescending.
ENI felt pity for the stray dog, but I couldn't take it home.
Advanced: broader words
Forgiveness or kindness to someone in your power.
ENThe judge showed mercy and reduced the sentence.
ENHer kindness made the new students feel welcome.
Selfless concern for others; formal.
ENHer altruism was clear when she gave up her free time to care for the sick.
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Questions about this word
What does compassion mean?
concern for suffering
How do you pronounce compassion?
compassion is pronounced [kəmˈpæʃən].
How is compassion used in a sentence?
Sie half ihm mit viel Mitgefühl. Translation: She helped him with great compassion.
Is compassion part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?
Yes, compassion can be learned in the Emotions and Feelings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is compassion part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, compassion can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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