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Melancholie (noun)

Melancholy; a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.

💬 Example

"Manchmal überkommt ihn eine tiefe Melancholie."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'Mel' (a sad person) and a 'Collie' (a dog) looking at the moon. Mel-an-choly.

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Der Melancholie → Die Melancholie

Ich bin Depression. → Ich habe Melancholie / Ich bin traurig.

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