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Etymology edit

bemitleiden (to feel compassion) +‎ -wert (-worthy), ultimately derived from Mitleid (compassion).

Pronunciation edit

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Adjective edit

bemitleidenswert (strong nominative masculine singular bemitleidenswerter, comparative bemitleidenswerter, superlative am bemitleidenswertesten)

  1. pathetic (arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion)

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