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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
adj
bedauernswert
adj
bemitleidenswert
adj
erbarmungswürdig
adj
erbärmlich
adj
jämmerlich
adj
armselig
adj
Of an amount or number: very small.
kümmerlich
adj
Of an amount or number: very small.
mitleidig
adv
(colloquial, dialect) In a pitiful manner; pitifully; piteously; pathetically.
mitleidsvoll
adv
(colloquial, dialect) In a pitiful manner; pitifully; piteously; pathetically.

What does "pitiful" mean?

  1. 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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