plaintive in German
plaintive in German is klagend, Klage, traurig — plaintive means sounding sad, mournful, or full of longing.
plaintive in German
klagend
Sounding sorrowful, mournful or melancholic.
Klage
Sounding sorrowful, mournful or melancholic.
traurig
Sounding sorrowful, mournful or melancholic.
wehleidig
Sounding sorrowful, mournful or melancholic.
What does "plaintive" mean?
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adj Sounding sad, mournful, or full of longing.
"The violin played a plaintive melody."
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plaintive in a sentence
- The violin played a plaintive melody.
- She let out a plaintive cry when she realized her cat was missing.
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What is "plaintive" in German?
"plaintive" in German is klagend, Klage, traurig. plaintive means: Sounding sad, mournful, or full of longing.
How do you use "plaintive" in a sentence?
Example: "The violin played a plaintive melody." In German, "plaintive" is klagend, Klage, traurig.
Are there other ways to say "plaintive" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "plaintive": klagend, Klage, traurig, wehleidig.
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