miserably

jämmerlich

Word details

German meaning
In einem Zustand großen Elends oder Bedauerns; sehr schlecht oder unbefriedigend.
English meaning
miserable
Synonym
erbärmlich, elend, bedauernswert
German example
Der Hund winselte jämmerlich, weil er Hunger hatte.
English example
The dog whimpered miserably because he was hungry.
Comparative
jämmerlicherSuperlative: am jämmerlichsten

Example sentences with “miserably”

  1. He failed miserably. (Er ist jämmerlich gescheitert.)

Frequently asked questions

How do you say 'miserably' in German?

The adverb is 'jämmerlich'.