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forlorn in German

forlorn in German is verlassen, hoffnungslos, aussichtslos — forlorn means sad and lonely, especially from feeling abandoned.

forlorn in German

verlassen
adj
hoffnungslos
adj
Unlikely to succeed; hopeless.
aussichtslos
adj
Unlikely to succeed; hopeless.

What does "forlorn" mean?

  1. adj Sad and lonely, especially from feeling abandoned.
    "The dog sat forlorn by the door, waiting for its owner to return."
  2. adj Unlikely to succeed; nearly hopeless.
    "It was a forlorn attempt to save the failing business."

forlorn in a sentence

  • The dog sat forlorn by the door, waiting for its owner to return.
  • She wore a forlorn expression after hearing the news.
  • It was a forlorn attempt to save the failing business.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "forlorn" in German?

"forlorn" in German is verlassen, hoffnungslos, aussichtslos. forlorn means: Sad and lonely, especially from feeling abandoned.

How do you use "forlorn" in a sentence?

Example: "The dog sat forlorn by the door, waiting for its owner to return." In German, "forlorn" is verlassen, hoffnungslos, aussichtslos.

Are there other ways to say "forlorn" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "forlorn": verlassen, hoffnungslos, aussichtslos.

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