pathetic in German

pathetic in German is mitleiderregend, bemitleidenswert, gefühlvoll — pathetic means arousing pity or sadness.

pathetic in German

mitleiderregend

adj

Arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion; exciting pathos.

bemitleidenswert

adj

Arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion; exciting pathos.

gefühlvoll

adj

Arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion; exciting pathos.

rührend

adj

Arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion; exciting pathos.

erbärmlich

adj

Arousing scorn or contempt, often due to miserable inadequacy.

jämmerlich

adj

Arousing scorn or contempt, often due to miserable inadequacy.

peinlich

adj

Arousing scorn or contempt, often due to miserable inadequacy.

What does "pathetic" mean?

adj Arousing pity or sadness.
"The pathetic sight of the soaked kitten shivering in the rain made us stop."
adj So inadequate or feeble as to be contemptible.
"The team's pathetic performance in the second half made the fans furious."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

pathetic in a sentence

The pathetic sight of the soaked kitten shivering in the rain made us stop.
It was a pathetic scene when the lost child sat crying on the pavement.
The team's pathetic performance in the second half made the fans furious.
His attempt at an apology was pathetic.

Similar words in German

contemptible lamentable miserable poor ridiculous

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "pathetic" in German?

"pathetic" in German is mitleiderregend, bemitleidenswert, gefühlvoll. pathetic means: Arousing pity or sadness.

How do you use "pathetic" in a sentence?

Example: "The pathetic sight of the soaked kitten shivering in the rain made us stop." In German, "pathetic" is mitleiderregend, bemitleidenswert, gefühlvoll.

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

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "pathetic": mitleiderregend, bemitleidenswert, gefühlvoll, rührend, erbärmlich, jämmerlich.

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