word
German
Weltschmerz
VELT-shmairts
/ˈvɛltʃmɛrts/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
weltschmerz
Dictionary meaning
A weary sadness at the difference between the world as it is and as one wishes it to be.
Examples
- A mood of weltschmerz settled over the poet.
Pronunciation tips
- German; 'w' is 'v', 'sch' is 'sh'.
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