trüb
dull · murky
The German word "trüb" is an adjective that means "cloudy," "dull," or "muddy." It is often used to describe an unclear or obscured state, such as cloudy weather or a murky liquid.
Similar words in German include "dunkel" (dark), "neblig" (foggy), and "depressiv" (depressing).
The difference between "trüb" and these similar words is that "trüb" specifically conveys a lack of clarity or brightness, while "dunkel" primarily refers to low light conditions; "neblig" pertains to fog, and "depressiv" relates to mood rather than a visual characteristic.
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Examples
Das Wetter ist heute ziemlich trüb.adjective
The weather is pretty dull today.
Warum ist das Wasser im See so trüb?adjective
Why is the water in the lake so murky?
Gestern war die Sicht wegen des trüben Nebels schlecht.adjective
Yesterday the visibility was poor due to the murky fog.
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