What is the German word for unhappy?
[ʌnˈhæpɪ] adjective (+er) 1. (= sad) unglücklich ; look, voice traurig ; state of affairs bedauerlich , traurig.
unglücklich. (No machine translations here!)
"There is a German psychological term, Schadenfreude, which refers to the embarrassing reaction of relief we feel when something bad happens to someone else instead of to us." He gives examples and writes, "[People] don't wish their friends ill, but they can't help feeling an embarrassing spasm of gratitude that [the ...
miserable, suffering, wretched. very unhappy; full of misery. sad. experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness.
sad; miserable; wretched: Why is she so unhappy? unfortunate; unlucky: an unhappy incident.
– Das ist so frustrierend. Another way of showing someone you have an intense battle going on inside, is to just tell them you're terribly frustrated and feeling desperate to find a solution. Use this expression!
- Rührei (Scrambled eggs) ...
- Arbeitslosigkeitsversicherung (Unemployment insurance) ...
- Röntgen (X-ray) ...
- Quietscheentchen (Rubber duck) ...
- Tschechien (Czechia) ...
- Kreuzschlitzschraubenzieher (Screwdriver) ...
- Schlittschuhlaufen (Ice skating)
Well, Germans have a unique word for that face: a Backpfeifengesicht — a face that's badly in need of a fist. This is one of those strange words that's uniquely German with no English equivalent. The word Backpfeife means “punch/slap” (on the cheek/face) and Gesicht means “face”.
German Words of the Day: froh and glücklich. Both of these German words essentially express happiness, with some subtle differences: The word froh expresses a somewhat more temporary gladness or relief. Ich bin froh, dass es funktioniert hat.
Schadenfreude is a combination of the German nouns Schaden, meaning "damage" or "harm," and Freude, meaning "joy." So it makes sense that schadenfreude means joy over some harm or misfortune suffered by another.
What is a word for sad and miserable?
Strongest matches. gloomy pathetic sad tragic unhappy wretched.
The Old English word for "happy" before the word "happy" entered English via the Scandinavians was "eadig." This word eventually evolved into the modern English word "edgy."
GLADSOME
This classic from the 14th century doesn't get used enough anymore.
From Middle English wynne, winne, wenne, wunne, wyn, from Old English wynn (“joy, pleasure”), from Proto-West Germanic *wunnju, from Proto-Germanic *wunjō, from Proto-Indo-European *wn̥h₁yeh₂, from *wenh₁- (“desire, wish, love”).
The term adopted by the Nazi regime to describe works deemed to be “an insult to German feeling.” An exhibition of the same name opened in Munich in 1937, which included works in a range of mediums that the Nazis had confiscated from public institutions in Germany.
Expressing fear (of something) in German can be done by using the expressions (vor etwas) Angst haben, sich (vor etwas) fürchten, (etwas) fürchten or (etwas) befürchten.
Respect a German's privacy. Germans greatly value their privacy and personal space. Never ask someone to give you a tour of their home; don't greet someone with a hug unless you are close friends; and stay at least an arm's distance or more away when having a conversation with another individual.
Scheiße. One of the most common bad words in German, scheiße, has several creative constructions that mirror the English use of “sh*t.” Oh Scheiße!
Leck mich am Arsch!
This phrase is considered one of the most offensive things you can say in German. It is used to express extreme anger, frustration, or contempt.
- Guten Tag = Good day.
- Hallo = Hello.
- Auf Wiedersehen = Goodbye.
- Bitte = Please.
- Danke = Thanks, Thank you.
- Entschuldigung = Sorry.
- Gesundheit = Bless you (after someone sneezes)
- Ja = Yes.
Is Dummkopf offensive?
Dummkopf is a mild insult that translates to “idiot” or “stupidhead.” While it's not the most offensive word on this list, it's still considered impolite and should be avoided.
Boche (pejorative)
Pronounced [boʃ], boche is a derisive term used by the Allies during World War I, often collectively ("the Boche" meaning "the Germans"). It is a shortened form of the French slang portmanteau alboche, itself derived from Allemand ("German") and caboche ("head" or "cabbage").
thing thing, object things, matters, affairs thing, substance, entity, ens thing, creature thing thing.
German flirting tends to be more subtle and straightforward compared to some other cultures. Eye contact, small gestures, and polite conversation are common ways for Germans to express interest in someone. Additionally, humor and intellectual conversation are often appreciated as part of the flirting process.
„wow“: interjection
Mensch!, hui! oha!
