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sorrow in German

sorrow in German is Traurigkeit, Trauer, Kummer — sorrow means deep sadness, especially over a loss.

sorrow in German

Traurigkeit
noun
(uncountable) unhappiness, woe
Trauer
noun
(uncountable) unhappiness, woe
Kummer
noun
(uncountable) unhappiness, woe
Gram
noun
(uncountable) unhappiness, woe
Sorge
noun
(uncountable) unhappiness, woe
Kümmernis
noun
(uncountable) unhappiness, woe

What does "sorrow" mean?

  1. noun Deep sadness, especially over a loss.
    "Her sorrow was clear on her face at the funeral."
  2. verb To feel or express deep sadness; to grieve.
    "The whole village sorrowed over the loss of their beloved teacher."
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sorrow in a sentence

  • Her sorrow was clear on her face at the funeral.
  • He never fully recovered from the sorrow of losing his son.
  • The whole village sorrowed over the loss of their beloved teacher.

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What is "sorrow" in German?

"sorrow" in German is Traurigkeit, Trauer, Kummer. sorrow means: Deep sadness, especially over a loss.

How do you use "sorrow" in a sentence?

Example: "Her sorrow was clear on her face at the funeral." In German, "sorrow" is Traurigkeit, Trauer, Kummer.

Are there other ways to say "sorrow" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "sorrow": Traurigkeit, Trauer, Kummer, Gram, Sorge, Kümmernis.

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