die Traurigkeit
sadness
The state or feeling of being sad; an emotional pain often caused by loss, disappointment, or misfortune.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Abschied überkam sie eine tiefe Traurigkeit.
After the farewell, a deep sadness came over her.
die Traurigkeit
sadness
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Word structure
The noun 'die Traurigkeit' (sadness) is derived from the adjective 'traurig' (sad) with the suffix '-keit'. This suffix forms abstract nouns that describe a state or quality.
EXAMPLE
Ihre Traurigkeit war für alle spürbar.
Her sadness was noticeable to everyone.
Typical collocations
'Traurigkeit' (sadness) is often described with adjectives such as 'tief' (deep) or 'groß' (great). Typical verbs are 'Traurigkeit fühlen' (to feel sadness), 'Traurigkeit empfinden' (to feel/experience sadness), or the impersonal expression 'die Traurigkeit überkam ihn' (sadness came over him).
EXAMPLE
Er konnte seine tiefe Traurigkeit nicht verbergen.
He could not hide his deep sadness.
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This word is often used in written language or in conversations where feelings are described in a rather reflective or detached way. It names the feeling as an abstract concept.
EXAMPLE
In seinem Brief schrieb er über seine Traurigkeit und Einsamkeit.
In his letter, he wrote about his sadness and loneliness.
Compare with
Traurigkeit vs Trauer
grief / mourning
Trauer and Traurigkeit can both be felt after a loss. Trauer typically refers to the deep response to a significant loss. Traurigkeit is the more general feeling and can also arise from disappointments or other unfortunate events.
Traurigkeit
Nach der enttäuschenden Absage spürt Mia eine große Traurigkeit.
After the disappointing rejection, Mia feels great sadness.
Trauer
Nach dem Tod ihres Vaters durchlebt Mia eine tiefe Trauer.
After her father’s death, Mia is going through deep grief.
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