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traurig (adjective)

Feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy.

💬 Example

"Er ist traurig, weil sein Hund weggelaufen ist."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'trout' (trau) that is 'rigged' (rig) to fail, making the fisherman very SAD (traurig).

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'traurig' instead of 'schade' for minor disappointments. → Use 'schade' for 'it's a pity' and 'traurig' for genuine emotional sadness.

Forgetting the adjective ending before a noun (e.g., 'ein traurig Film'). → Always apply declension rules: 'ein trauriger Film'.

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