Meaning
empathy
- the ability to understand and share the feelings of another
In a sentence
Un buon medico deve sempre mostrare empatia verso i pazienti.
A good doctor must always show empathy towards patients.
Non provi nessuna empatia per la sua difficile situazione?
Don't you feel any empathy for his difficult situation?
L'empatia è una qualità fondamentale nelle relazioni umane.
Empathy is an essential quality in human relationships.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| empatia | feminine · singular |
| empatie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Do not confuse with 'simpatia', which means likeability or friendliness, not empathy.