melancholic
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melancholic
Describing a state of thoughtful sadness, melancholy, or world-weariness. A melancholic person, mood, or even work of art is often quiet, inward-looking, and marked by a slight, often vague sadness.
Die langsame Klaviermusik hatte eine sehr melancholische Wirkung auf ihn.
The slow piano music had a very melancholic effect on him.
The adjective 'melancholisch' (melancholic) is derived from the noun 'die Melancholie' (melancholy). The ending '-isch' is a typical ending used to form adjectives from nouns.
Nach dem Abschied war sie in einer melancholischen Stimmung.
After the farewell, she was in a melancholic mood.
'Melancholisch' (melancholic) often describes a particular atmosphere or a work of art. Common combinations are: a melancholic mood, melancholic music, a melancholic film, or a melancholic look.
Der Herbstregen und der Nebel erzeugten eine melancholische Atmosphäre.
The autumn rain and the fog created a melancholic atmosphere.
The word belongs more to elevated or literary language. It expresses a deeper, more reflective form of sadness.
In seinen Gedichten schlug der Autor oft einen melancholischen Ton an.
In his poems, the author often struck a melancholic tone.
sad
„Traurig“ is the general word for sorrow or dejection. „Melancholisch“ more often describes a quiet, thoughtful, and often vague sadness. „Traurig“ fits a direct sad reaction, while „melancholisch“ is the more precise choice for a quiet, inward-looking mood.
Beim stillen Betrachten der alten Fotos wurde die Stimmung im Raum melancholisch.
As they quietly looked at the old photos, the mood in the room became melancholic.
Nach der Nachricht war die Stimmung im Raum traurig.
After the news, the mood in the room was sad.
