German edit

Etymology edit

From all- +‎ Sympathie. Either coined or popularised by Thomas Mann in his unfinished novel Felix Krull and chiefly used in the context of this book.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˌal.zʏm.paˈtiː/

Noun edit

Allsympathie f (genitive Allsympathie, no plural)

  1. A form of empathy, understanding, and affection that humans can or should have towards all living beings, or perhaps even all forms of existence.

Declension edit