betrübt
Translation
sad, grieved, sorrowful, distressed
Examples
Er sah sehr betrübt aus.
He looked very sad.
Sie war betrübt über die schlechte Nachricht.
She was distressed by the bad news.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) betrübt to be sad He is very sad.
betrübt ((über+4 / about sth.)) to be sad about sth. She is sad about the loss.
Similar Words
Synonyms: traurig (sad), niedergeschlagen (dejected); Antonyms: fröhlich (cheerful), glücklich (happy)
Etymology
From the verb 'betrüben' (to sadden), related to 'trüb' (gloomy, murky). The prefix 'be-' often makes verbs transitive.
Memory Tips
Imagine murky, 'trüb' water, reflecting a sad mood. The 'be-' prefix intensifies this feeling.