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Trauer

grief, mourning, sorrow

noun TROW-er Rare
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Usage Note

Trauer covers both the emotion of grief and the social act of mourning. In Trauer can mean wearing mourning clothes. It is deeper and more enduring than Traurigkeit (sadness).

Examples

"Die Trauer um den Verlust ihres Vaters begleitete sie jahrelang."

Natural Translation

The grief over the loss of her father accompanied her for years.

Literal Translation

The grief about the loss of-her father accompanied her for-years.

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