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sad in German

sad in German is traurig, trist — sad means feeling sorrow or unhappiness.

sad in German

traurig
adj
trist
adj
Of colours: dark, deep; later, sombre, dull.

What does "sad" mean?

  1. adj Feeling sorrow or unhappiness.
    "She felt sad after saying goodbye to her old friends."
  2. adj Causing sorrow; regrettable.
    "It was a sad story about a family torn apart by war."
  3. adj Informal: pathetic or of poor quality.
    "That excuse was a pretty sad attempt to avoid blame."

sad in a sentence

  • She felt sad after saying goodbye to her old friends.
  • He looked sad all through dinner.
  • It was a sad story about a family torn apart by war.
  • That excuse was a pretty sad attempt to avoid blame.

Similar words in German

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Frequently asked questions

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: "She felt sad after saying goodbye to her old friends." 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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