betrübt

saddened, sorrowful, downcast

adjective be-TRUEPT Rare

Usage Note

betrübt is slightly more formal than traurig (sad) and implies a gentle, inward sorrow rather than acute grief. Tief betrübt (deeply saddened) appears in formal condolence expressions; it can also describe a clouded or troubled look.

Examples

"Betrübt verabschiedete sie sich von den Freunden, die in eine andere Stadt zogen."

Natural Translation

Saddened, she said goodbye to the friends who were moving to another city.

Literal Translation

Saddened said-farewell she from the friends who into another city moved.

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