Beileid

German

Etymology

bei- +‎ Leid

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈbaɪ̯laɪ̯t/
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Noun

Beileid n (strong, genitive Beileides or Beileids, no plural)

  1. condolence, sympathy (especially over death)
    Mein herzliches Beileid. ― My sincere condolences.

Declension
Declension of Beileid [sg-only, neuter, strong]
singular
indef. def. noun
nominative ein das Beileid
genitive eines des Beileides, Beileids
dative einem dem Beileid, Beileide1
accusative ein das Beileid

1Now rare, see notes.

Further reading
  • “Beileid” in Duden online
  • “Beileid” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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