Schwermut
dieNounmelancholy; gloominess; sadness
English translations
- 01
melancholy
- 02
sadness
- 03
gloom
Word details
- German meaning
- Schwermut ist ein Zustand tiefer Traurigkeit, Melancholie oder Niedergeschlagenheit.
- English meaning
- Melancholy is a state of deep sadness, melancholia, or dejection.
- Synonym
- Melancholie, Trübsal
- German example
- Eine tiefe Schwermut befiel sie nach dem Verlust ihres geliebten Menschen.
- English example
- A deep melancholy overcame her after the loss of her loved one.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Schwermut
- Plural Form
- None
Related words
- Trübsinn
Melancholy
- Melancholie
Melancholy
Example sentences with “Schwermut”
Ein Hauch von Schwermut lag in der Luft. (A touch of melancholy was in the air.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Schwermut feminine?
Yes, 'die Schwermut' is a feminine noun. It is often used in literary contexts.