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gloom in German

gloom in German is Dunkelheit, Düsternis, Trübnis — gloom means near-darkness or dim, murky light.

gloom in German

Dunkelheit
noun
Darkness, dimness, or obscurity.
Düsternis
noun
Darkness, dimness, or obscurity.
Trübnis
noun
A depressing, despondent, or melancholic atmosphere.
Melancholie
noun
Cloudiness or heaviness of mind; melancholy; aspect of sorrow; low spirits; dullness.
Niedergeschlagenheit
noun
Cloudiness or heaviness of mind; melancholy; aspect of sorrow; low spirits; dullness.
Schwermut
noun
Cloudiness or heaviness of mind; melancholy; aspect of sorrow; low spirits; dullness.

What does "gloom" mean?

  1. noun Near-darkness or dim, murky light.
    "The old warehouse was shrouded in gloom."
  2. noun A feeling or atmosphere of sadness and hopelessness.
    "A sense of gloom settled over the office after the layoffs were announced."
  3. verb To look or feel sad and downcast.
    "He gloomed over his failed exam for days."

gloom in a sentence

  • The old warehouse was shrouded in gloom.
  • A sense of gloom settled over the office after the layoffs were announced.
  • He gloomed over his failed exam for days.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "gloom" in German?

"gloom" in German is Dunkelheit, Düsternis, Trübnis. gloom means: Near-darkness or dim, murky light.

How do you use "gloom" in a sentence?

Example: "The old warehouse was shrouded in gloom." In German, "gloom" is Dunkelheit, Düsternis, Trübnis.

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

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "gloom": Dunkelheit, Düsternis, Trübnis, Melancholie, Niedergeschlagenheit, Schwermut.

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