Traurig
Example: Sie ist traurig, weil ihr Hund weggelaufen ist.
Definition
"Traurig" describes a feeling of sadness or unhappiness, often caused by loss, disappointment, or distress. For example, in the sentence 'Sie ist traurig, weil ihr Hund weggelaufen ist,' it expresses the emotional state of being sorrowful because her dog ran away.
Etymology
The German word "traurig" comes from the Old High German word 'trurig,' which means sorrowful or sad. Its roots are connected to the Proto-Germanic word *trugraz, meaning deceived or disappointed. Did you know? The word has retained its emotional meaning for centuries, consistently describing feelings of sadness.
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"Traurig" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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