B1 Formal Sympathy
„Du dauerst mich."
I pity you.
What does „Du dauerst mich." mean in German?
„Du dauerst mich." means "I pity you.." Literally: "You last me.."
Literal Translation
"You last me."
Du You
dauerst last
mich me
English Equivalent
"I feel sorry for you."
This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.
Grammar Notes
Impersonal construction; accusative 'mich'
When is this idiom used?
Formal
This expression is used in formal or literary German, often found in written texts and speeches.
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