pathetisch
Translation
pathetic, emotional, solemn, melodramatic
Examples
Seine Rede war sehr pathetisch.
His speech was very solemn.
Sein Versuch war einfach nur pathetisch.
His attempt was just pathetic.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + Noun (to be) ... He gave a pathetic speech.
sein + ((Adjective)) to be ... His behavior was pathetic.
Similar Words
gefühlvoll (emotional), übertrieben (exaggerated), feierlich (solemn); Antonyms: nüchtern (sober), sachlich (objective)
Etymology
Derived from the Greek word 'pathos' (πάθος), which means suffering, emotion, or passion.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the English word 'pathetic'. However, be aware that in German it can also mean 'solemn' or 'impassioned', not just 'pitiful'.