Take pity on (someone)

Translation of "take pity on (someone)" into Russian

сжалиться над (кем-то)

She took pity on the stray dog and gave it some food.

Она сжалилась над бездомной собакой и дала ей немного еды.

To feel compassion or sympathy for someone, often leading to a desire to help or alleviate their suffering.