betrüben
Translation
to sadden, to grieve, to distress
Examples
Diese Nachricht betrübt mich sehr.
This news saddens me greatly.
Sein Verhalten hat sie tief betrübt.
His behavior deeply saddened her.
Grammar Patterns
((j-n)) betrüben to sadden (sb.) Your words betrüben me.
Similar Words
Synonyms: traurig machen, kränken; Antonyms: erfreuen, aufheitern
Etymology
Composed of 'be-' and 'trüb' (cloudy, gloomy). The verb means to make someone's mood cloudy or sad.
Memory Tips
Connect 'trüb' to the English word 'drab'. To 'betrüben' is to make someone feel drab or sad.