pity

Schade

Eine Situation, die Enttäuschung oder Bedauern auslöst.

In einfachem Englisch: A situation that makes you feel disappointed or sorry.

• It is a pity you cannot come.
• What a pity we missed the show!
• It would be a pity to waste this food.

So benutzt man es: it is a pity that… (It is a pity that the shop has closed.); it is a pity to do something (It is a pity to throw away good food.)

Synonyme: shame

Häufige Wendungen: a pity, such a pity, what a pity

Mitleid

Traurigkeit und Anteilnahme für jemanden, der leidet oder Schwierigkeiten hat.

In einfachem Englisch: Sadness and concern for someone who is suffering or having trouble.

• I felt pity for the hungry child.
• She looked at him with pity.
• They took pity on the injured dog and brought it home.

So benutzt man es: pity for someone (He felt pity for the lonely boy.); take pity on someone (The teacher took pity on us and postponed the test.)

Synonyme: sympathy, compassion

Häufige Wendungen: pity for someone, feel pity, take pity on someone

bemitleiden

Traurigkeit und Anteilnahme für jemanden empfinden, weil er leidet oder Pech hat.

In einfachem Englisch: To feel sad and concerned for someone because they are suffering or unlucky.

• I pity that lonely man.
• She pitied the children who had lost their home.
• Do you pity him or admire him?

Synonyme: feel sorry for

Häufige Wendungen: pity someone, pity yourself