sad

traurig

Unglücklich, weil etwas Schlimmes passiert ist oder etwas Schönes zu Ende gegangen ist.

In einfachem Englisch: Feeling unhappy because something bad has happened or something good has ended.

• I feel sad today.
• She was sad when her dog died.
• Are you sad about leaving school?

So benutzt man es: sad about something (She is sad about leaving her friends.); sad to do something (I was sad to hear the news.); sad that… (He is sad that you cannot come.)

Synonyme: unhappy, sorrowful

Gegenteile: happy

Häufige Wendungen: feel sad, sad about something, sad to see, sad to hear

traurig, betrüblich

Bei Menschen Traurigkeit auslösend.

In einfachem Englisch: Making people feel unhappy.

• That is a sad story.
• The film had a sad ending.
• We received some sad news yesterday.

Synonyme: upsetting, saddening

Gegenteile: cheerful

Häufige Wendungen: sad story, sad news, sad ending, sad occasion

traurig

So aussehend, als ob man traurig wäre.

In einfachem Englisch: Looking as if you feel unhappy.

• The child had sad eyes.
• She gave me a sad smile.
• His sad expression made me worry.

Synonyme: sorrowful, mournful

Gegenteile: cheerful

Häufige Wendungen: sad face, sad eyes, sad smile