Liebeskummer
Nach der Trennung litt sie wochenlang unter Liebeskummer.
After the breakup, she suffered from heartbreak for weeks.
A deep emotional pain or sadness caused by unrequited love, a breakup, or the loss of a romantic relationship.
Er konnte den Liebeskummer nicht überwinden und zog für eine Weile weg.
He couldn't overcome the heartbreak and moved away for a while.
Liebeskummer ist oft mit Selbstzweifeln und Traurigkeit verbunden.
Heartbreak is often associated with self-doubt and sadness.
The term is commonly used in everyday language to describe the emotional turmoil following a romantic setback.
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Common Usage
Use 'Liebeskummer' to describe the emotional pain of a breakup or unrequited love.
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Gender Agreement
As a noun, 'Liebeskummer' is always capitalized in German.
Word Origin
From 'Liebe' (love) + 'Kummer' (sorrow), literally 'love sorrow'.
Usage Notes
The term is widely used in German to describe the emotional pain of romantic loss, often in informal or literary contexts.