Usage Note
betrübt is slightly more formal than traurig (sad) and implies a gentle, inward sorrow rather than acute grief. Tief betrübt (deeply saddened) appears in formal condolence expressions; it can also describe a clouded or troubled look.
Examples
"Betrübt verabschiedete sie sich von den Freunden, die in eine andere Stadt zogen."
Natural Translation
Saddened, she said goodbye to the friends who were moving to another city.
Literal Translation
Saddened said-farewell she from the friends who into another city moved.
Related Words
- Abgestumpftheit emotional numbness, blunted sensitivity
- Abneigung aversion, dislike, antipathy
- Anmut grace, gracefulness, charm
- Aufgewühltheit emotional turmoil, being churned up
- Bangigkeit anxiety, apprehension, fearful unease
- Bedrängnis distress, straits, predicament
- Bedrömmeltheit stunned, dazed emotional numbness
- Bedrücktheit oppressive heaviness of spirit, dejected low mood
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