melancholie
melancholy
Advanced Noun common
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Pronunciation
/me.lɑŋ.koˈli/
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Cultural Note
Dutch Golden Age painters like Rembrandt were masters at depicting melancholie in their work. The flat Dutch landscape, grey skies, and long winters have historically inspired a rich tradition of melancholic art and literature. The adjective 'melancholisch' is used in both literary and everyday contexts.
📝 Example Sentences
Een zachte melancholie hing over de herfstavond.
A gentle melancholy hung over the autumn evening.
De melancholie in zijn muziek raakt je diep.
The melancholy in his music touches you deeply.