pathetic in German
pathetic in German is mitleiderregend, bemitleidenswert, gefühlvoll — pathetic means arousing pity or sadness.
pathetic in German
mitleiderregend
Arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion; exciting pathos.
bemitleidenswert
Arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion; exciting pathos.
gefühlvoll
Arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion; exciting pathos.
rührend
Arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion; exciting pathos.
erbärmlich
Arousing scorn or contempt, often due to miserable inadequacy.
jämmerlich
Arousing scorn or contempt, often due to miserable inadequacy.
peinlich
Arousing scorn or contempt, often due to miserable inadequacy.
What does "pathetic" mean?
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adj Arousing pity or sadness.
"The stray dog's pathetic whimpering broke her heart."
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adj So inadequate or feeble as to be contemptible.
"His attempt at an apology was pathetic."
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pathetic in a sentence
- The stray dog's pathetic whimpering broke her heart.
- His attempt at an apology was pathetic.
- That's a pathetic excuse for being late.
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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 stray dog's pathetic whimpering broke her heart." 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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