German Word · Intermediate
Elend
misery
Pronunciation: /ˈeːlɛnt/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "misery".
Example
Das religiöse Elend ist in einem der Ausdruck des wirklichen Elendes und in einem die Protestation gegen das wirkliche Elend.
Religious suffering is, at one and the same time, the expression of real suffering and a protest against real suffering.
Practice tips
- Practice Elend out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.