traurig
Translation
sad, sorrowful, unhappy, mournful
Examples
Er ist traurig, weil sein Freund weg ist.
He is sad because his friend is gone.
Das ist eine traurige Geschichte.
That is a sad story.
Ich bin traurig über die Nachricht.
I am sad about the news.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) is sad ((sb.)) is sad He is sad.
((sb.)) is sad ((about sth.)) ((sb.)) is sad ((about sth.)) I am sad about the news.
Similar Words
Synonyms: downcast, unhappy; Antonyms: happy, cheerful
Etymology
Related to Old High German 'trūren' (to mourn).
Memory Tips
Think of 'tears' which sound a bit like the start of 'traurig'. Sadness brings tears.