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gramgebeugt

grief-stricken

adjective GRAHM-ge-boygt Less Common
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Also means

bowed down by sorrow

Usage Note

gramgebeugt is a literary adjective meaning bent under grief, from Gram (deep sorrow) plus gebeugt (bowed). It evokes an image of someone physically stooped by sustained mourning.

Examples

"Gramgebeugt stand die Witwe am Grab."

Natural Translation

Grief-stricken, the widow stood at the grave.

Literal Translation

Grief-bowed stood the widow at-the grave.

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