die Trauer
Translation
grief, mourning, sadness, sorrow
Examples
Sie fühlt tiefe Trauer.
She feels deep grief.
Die Familie ist in tiefer Trauer.
The family is in deep mourning.
Grammar Patterns
to be in mourning in Trauer sein The whole nation was in mourning.
to feel grief over sth. Trauer über+4 empfinden He feels deep grief over the loss.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Kummer (sorrow), der Schmerz (pain); Antonyms: die Freude (joy)
Etymology
From Old High German 'trūrēn' (to be sad). Related to the English word 'dreary'.
Memory Tips
Think of the English word 'trouble'. Experiencing 'Trauer' is a form of trouble.