English–German
“sad” in German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtʁaʊ̯ʁɪç/
Example
Sie hat ein trauriges Gesicht.
She has a sad face.
How to say “sad” in German
“Sad” in German is traurig.
A downcast face and a subdued mood marked by sorrow.
Example sentences with traurig
Die Nachricht machte ihn traurig.
The news made him sad.
Tips for using traurig
- For a regrettable situation, German normally uses schade rather than traurig, as in Das ist schade for "That is a pity."
Other German words for “sad”
Das melancholische Lied berührte mich.
The sad song touched me.
Das triste Wetter macht mich müde.
The gloomy weather makes me tired.