Trübsal

dieNoun

gloom; melancholy; sadness

English translations

  1. 01

    tribulation

  2. 02

    sorrow

  3. 03

    grief

  4. 04

    despondency

Word details

German meaning
Ein Zustand des Kummers, der Trauer oder der Not.
English meaning
Tribulation
Synonym
Kummer, Leid
German example
In ihrer Trübsal suchte sie Trost bei ihren Freunden.
English example
In her tribulation, she sought comfort from her friends.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Trübsal
Plural Form
die Trübsale

Example sentences with “Trübsal”

  1. Er blies Trübsal nach der Niederlage. (He was feeling gloomy after the defeat.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Trübsal feminine?

Yes, it is feminine (die). It is usually used in the fixed expression 'Trübsal blasen'.