der Kummer
grief, sorrow, distress
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈkʊ.mɐ/
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Cultural Note
The compound 'Liebeskummer' (love-grief/heartbreak) is one of the most commonly used emotional words in German. There's even a concept of 'Kummerspeck' — literally 'grief bacon' — the weight gained from emotional eating after heartbreak.
📝 Example Sentences
Liebeskummer tut am meisten weh.
Love sickness hurts the most.
Sie hat ihm viel Kummer bereitet.
She caused him much grief.