Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

compassion

German translation:

Mitgefühl

Added to glossary by Nancy Arrowsmith
Dec 5, 2002 14:49
21 yrs ago
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English term

compassion

English to German Medical Medical (general)
compassion towards a sick person
Proposed translations (German)
4 +6 Mitgefühl
5 Mitleid
Change log

Apr 16, 2005 10:47: Steffen Walter changed "Field (specific)" from "(none)" to "Medical (general)"

Proposed translations

+6
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Mitgefühl

is the first thing that comes to mind, feeling with the pain and suffering
Peer comment(s):

agree Cristina Moldovan do Amaral
2 mins
agree Giusi Pasi
2 mins
agree Edith Kelly : that's it.
2 mins
agree Cris Hirzoiu
2 mins
agree Kim Metzger
2 mins
agree Elvira Stoianov
5 hrs
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6 mins

Mitleid

another option depending on the nuance to be emphasised
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