verdrietig — meaning in English

English meaning

• sad adj Feeling sorrow or unhappiness.
• sorrowful adj Feeling or showing deep sadness.

Senses

verdrietig is used for these senses in English:

• sad Feeling sorrow; sorrowful, mournful.
• sorrowful exhibiting sorrow; dejected; distraught; sad. (of a person)

sad — full definition

1. adj Feeling sorrow or unhappiness.
2. adj Causing sorrow; regrettable.
3. adj Informal: pathetic or of poor quality.

sorrowful — full definition

1. adj Feeling or showing deep sadness.
2. adj Causing sadness or grief.

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