traurig
sad, sorrowful
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈtʁaʊ̯.ʁɪç/
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Cultural Note
Asking 'Warum bist du traurig?' shows genuine concern in German. Germans value emotional honesty, and acknowledging a partner's sadness is considered far more appropriate than trying to distract them from it.
📝 Example Sentences
Warum bist du so traurig?
Why are you so sad?
Das ist eine traurige Geschichte.
That's a sad story.
Es macht mich traurig, dich so zu sehen.
It makes me sad to see you like this.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| base | traurig |
| comparative | trauriger |
| predicative | traurig |
| superlative | am traurigsten |