This is the 1787th most frequent German word.
leid
"Leid" means "sorrow" or "suffering" in English.
In this sentence, the word 'leid' is used in the idiomatic expression 'Es tut mir leid,' meaning 'I'm sorry.' It expresses an apology.
Es tut mir leid, dass ich zu spät komme.
I'm sorry that I am late.
Here, 'leid' refers to suffering or distress, describing a significant hardship experienced by someone.
Er hat großes Leid erfahren.
He has experienced great suffering.
In this example, 'leid' is used to denote harm or damage, referring to causing discomfort or injury.