untröstlich
inconsolable
So sad or desperate that one can hardly be calmed or comforted.
EXAMPLE
Nach dem Tod ihres Hundes war sie untröstlich.
After her dog died, she was inconsolable.
untröstlich
inconsolable
untröstlich – untröstlicher – am untröstlichsten
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry untröstlich, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | untröstlich |
|---|---|
| comparative | untröstlicher |
| superlative | am untröstlichsten |
After der, die, das
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to untröstlich.
After ein, eine
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
Add the ending to untröstlich.
Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
Add the ending to untröstlich.
Usage tips
Word formation
'Untröstlich' (inconsolable) consists of the prefix 'un-', the stem of 'trösten' (to comfort), and the ending '-lich'. As with 'unbeschreiblich' (indescribable) or 'unerträglich' (unbearable), this formation expresses that something is not possible: An 'untröstliche' (inconsolable) person cannot be comforted.
EXAMPLE
Das Kind war untröstlich, weil sein Luftballon davongeflogen war.
The child was inconsolable because their balloon had flown away.
Typical construction
'Untröstlich' (inconsolable) is frequently used with 'sein' (to be) or 'bleiben' (to remain) and usually describes a person. The reason is often introduced with 'über' (about), 'wegen' (because of), or a time expression with 'nach' (after).
EXAMPLE
Er blieb über den Verlust seines Freundes untröstlich.
He remained inconsolable over the loss of his friend.
Register and style
'Untröstlich' (inconsolable) belongs to emotional, somewhat elevated or literary language and is often used when expressing grief over a serious loss.
EXAMPLE
Die untröstliche Mutter hielt ein Foto ihres Sohnes in den Händen.
The inconsolable mother held a photograph of her son in her hands.
In real life
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