leedwezen

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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