pitiful in German
pitiful in German is Mitleid erregend, bedauernswert, bemitleidenswert — pitiful means so sad, weak, or inadequate that it arouses pity or contempt.
pitiful in German
Mitleid erregend
bedauernswert
bemitleidenswert
erbarmungswürdig
erbärmlich
jämmerlich
armselig
Of an amount or number: very small.
kümmerlich
Of an amount or number: very small.
mitleidig
(colloquial, dialect) In a pitiful manner; pitifully; piteously; pathetically.
mitleidsvoll
(colloquial, dialect) In a pitiful manner; pitifully; piteously; pathetically.
What does "pitiful" mean?
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adj So sad, weak, or inadequate that it arouses pity or contempt.
"The team put in a pitiful performance, losing 6-0."
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pitiful in a sentence
- The team put in a pitiful performance, losing 6-0.
- He offered a pitiful apology that satisfied no one.
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What is "pitiful" in German?
"pitiful" in German is Mitleid erregend, bedauernswert, bemitleidenswert. pitiful means: So sad, weak, or inadequate that it arouses pity or contempt.
How do you use "pitiful" in a sentence?
Example: "The team put in a pitiful performance, losing 6-0." In German, "pitiful" is Mitleid erregend, bedauernswert, bemitleidenswert.
Are there other ways to say "pitiful" in German?
Yes — German has 10 translations listed for "pitiful": Mitleid erregend, bedauernswert, bemitleidenswert, erbarmungswürdig, erbärmlich, jämmerlich.
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