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miserable in German

miserable in German is elend, erbärmlich, jämmerlich — miserable means extremely unhappy, especially over a period of time.

miserable in German

elend
adj
In a state of misery: very sad, ill, or poor.
erbärmlich
adj
In a state of misery: very sad, ill, or poor.
jämmerlich
adj
In a state of misery: very sad, ill, or poor.
miserabel
adj
In a state of misery: very sad, ill, or poor.
miserabel
adj
Very bad (at something); unskilled, incompetent; hopeless.

What does "miserable" mean?

  1. adj Extremely unhappy, especially over a period of time.
    "He felt miserable for weeks after losing his job."
  2. adj Unpleasant, especially describing bad weather or conditions.
    "It was a miserable, grey afternoon with sleet coming sideways."
  3. adj Very poor in quality or amount.
    "They were paid a miserable wage for backbreaking work."

miserable in a sentence

  • He felt miserable for weeks after losing his job.
  • The dog looked miserable standing out in the rain.
  • It was a miserable, grey afternoon with sleet coming sideways.
  • They were paid a miserable wage for backbreaking work.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "miserable" in German?

"miserable" in German is elend, erbärmlich, jämmerlich. miserable means: Extremely unhappy, especially over a period of time.

How do you use "miserable" in a sentence?

Example: "He felt miserable for weeks after losing his job." In German, "miserable" is elend, erbärmlich, jämmerlich.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "miserable": elend, erbärmlich, jämmerlich, miserabel.

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