English–German
“miserable” in German
How to say “miserable” in German
“Miserable” in German is desolat.
An abandoned place or situation shows decay, neglect, and no visible path to recovery.
Example sentences with desolat
Das alte Haus war in desolatem Zustand.
The old house was in a desolate condition.
Tips for using desolat
- German desolat often describes conditions, finances, or situations, not only empty places, and has a more formal tone than sehr schlecht.
Other German words for “miserable”
Die Wohnung ist miserabler als früher.
The apartment is more miserable than before.