leedwezen

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch leetwesen. Equivalent to leed (“suffering”) +‎ wezen (“state, condition”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈleːtˌʋeː.zə(n)/

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• Hyphenation: leed‧we‧zen

Noun

leedwezen n (uncountable)

1. condolence, pity, sympathy
2. sadness, grief
3. regret, remorse