ADJECTIVE

trüb/tʁyːp/murky; cloudy; dull

trüb is a German adjective that means murky, cloudy, or dull. It is pronounced /tʁyːp/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "trüber" and "trübsten".

Definitions

1.not clear or transparent; cloudy(liquids, weather)

a.cloudy or opaque because of particles or lack of clarity (liquid)

Das Wasser im See ist heute sehr trüb.The water in the lake is very murky today.

b.overcast or dull (weather)

Der Himmel ist trüb und grau.The sky is dull and gray.

2.gloomy or depressing (of mood or prospects)(figurative, mood)

a.sad, not cheerful

Nach der Nachricht war seine Stimmung sehr trüb.After the news, his mood was very gloomy.

Adjective Forms

Positivetrüb
Comparativetrüber
Superlativetrübsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "trüb" mean in English?
"trüb" means murky, cloudy, or dull. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "trüb"?
"trüb" is pronounced /tʁyːp/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "trüb"?
The comparative of "trüb" is "trüber" and the superlative is "trübsten".
What part of speech is "trüb"?
"trüb" is a adjective in German.

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