A1 Expression Neutral

Das ist traurig.

That is sad.

Significado

To describe something as causing sorrow.

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Contexto cultural

Germans value honesty. If they say 'Das ist traurig', they mean it. Austrians might use 'Das ist aber traurig' to add a softer, more conversational tone. Swiss German speakers might use 'Das isch truurig' in their dialect.

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Watch the 'g'

Don't pronounce the 'g' at the end like a hard 'g'. It's a soft 'ch' sound.

Significado

To describe something as causing sorrow.

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Watch the 'g'

Don't pronounce the 'g' at the end like a hard 'g'. It's a soft 'ch' sound.

Ponte a prueba

Which phrase is appropriate for a friend who lost their job?

Mein Job ist weg. - ...

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Das ist traurig.

Losing a job is a sad event, so 'Das ist traurig' is the correct empathetic response.

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Which phrase is appropriate for a friend who lost their job? Choose A1

Mein Job ist weg. - ...

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Das ist traurig.

Losing a job is a sad event, so 'Das ist traurig' is the correct empathetic response.

🎉 Puntuación: /1

Preguntas frecuentes

2 preguntas

No, only for sad situations.

It is neutral.

Frases relacionadas

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Das ist schade

contrast

That's a pity

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Wie traurig

synonym

How sad

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