German Word · Intermediate
Betrübnis
sadness, grief
Pronunciation: /bəˈtʁyːpnɪs/
Meaning
sadness, grief
Example
1912, Martin Luther, Lutherbibel von 1912, 2 Corinthians 2:5 (with KJV translation)
But if any have caused grief, he hath not grieved me, but in part: that I may not overcharge you all.
Practice tips
- Practice Betrübnis out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.