ADJECTIVE
traurig/ˈtʁaʊ̯ʁɪç/sad; sorrowful; unhappy
traurig is a German adjective that means sad, sorrowful, or unhappy. It is pronounced /ˈtʁaʊ̯ʁɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "trauriger" and "traurigsten".
Definitions
1.feeling or showing sadness(emotion)
a.experiencing or expressing sorrow or unhappiness
Nach dem Film fühlte sie sich sehr traurig.—After the movie, she felt very sad.
2.causing or evoking sadness(situation)
a.describing something that makes people sad
Es war eine traurige Nachricht für alle.—It was sad news for everyone.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | traurig |
|---|---|
| Comparative | trauriger |
| Superlative | traurigsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "traurig" mean in English?
- "traurig" means sad, sorrowful, or unhappy. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "traurig"?
- "traurig" is pronounced /ˈtʁaʊ̯ʁɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "traurig"?
- The comparative of "traurig" is "trauriger" and the superlative is "traurigsten".
- What part of speech is "traurig"?
- "traurig" is a adjective in German.
