sad in German
sad in German is traurig, trist — sad means feeling sorrow or unhappiness.
sad in German
traurig
trist
Of colours: dark, deep; later, sombre, dull.
What does "sad" mean?
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adj Feeling sorrow or unhappiness.
"He felt sad when the summer holidays came to an end."
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adj Causing sorrow; regrettable.
"It is sad that the old cinema in our town has closed."
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adj Informal: pathetic or of poor quality.
"Honestly, that was a sad performance from a team with so much talent."
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sad in a sentence
- He felt sad when the summer holidays came to an end.
- She felt sad after saying goodbye to her old friends.
- It is sad that the old cinema in our town has closed.
- The news about the shelter closing was sad for everyone who volunteered there.
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What is "sad" in German?
"sad" in German is traurig, trist. sad means: Feeling sorrow or unhappiness.
How do you use "sad" in a sentence?
Example: "He felt sad when the summer holidays came to an end." In German, "sad" is traurig, trist.
Are there other ways to say "sad" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "sad": traurig, trist.
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