English–German

“unhappy” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʊnglʏklɪç/

Example

Ich bin unglücklich.

I am unhappy.

Illustration for unglücklich (unhappy)

How to say “unhappy” in German

“Unhappy” in German is unglücklich.

A person or situation marked by sadness after things turn out badly.

Full entry for unglücklich: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with unglücklich

Sein Verhalten machte sie unglücklich.

His behavior made her unhappy.

Tips for using unglücklich

  • With sein, 'Ich bin unglücklich' normally describes an unhappy state, whereas bad luck is often expressed with 'Pech haben'.

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