how to pronounce leidwesen

/ˈlaɪ̯tˌveːzn̩/

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leidwesen is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of leidwesen in a speech by a native speaker of standard german:

“… dem das leidwesen das ausleihen von …”

meanings of leidwesen

noun:

Chagrin.

leidwesen frequency in german - C2+ level of CEFR

the word leidwesen occurs in german on average 2.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.