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eingetrübt

clouded over, hazed

adjective AIN-ge-truept Rare

Also means

dimmed, overcast

Usage Note

Eingetrübt describes a sky, liquid, or glass surface that has become cloudy or opaque. Ein eingetrübter Himmel (an overcast sky), eingetrübtes Wasser. Also used figuratively for dampened moods: eine eingetrübte Stimmung (a clouded atmosphere). More specific than bare trüb.

Examples

"Der eingetrübte Abendhimmel deutete auf Regen am nächsten Tag hin."

Natural Translation

The overcast evening sky hinted at rain the next day.

Literal Translation

The clouded evening sky pointed to rain on the next day.

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