adjective

trist

dreary

Traurig, grau und ohne Freude.

The German word "trist" means "dreary" or "dismal." It is often used to describe something that is sad, gloomy, or lacking in excitement. Similar words in German include "trostlos" (desolate) and "bedrückend" (oppressive). "Trist" is derived from the Old High German word "trist," which means "sad" or "sorrowful."

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Examples

Es ist trist draußen.adjective

It is dreary outside.

Das Wetter heute ist sehr trist.adjective

The weather today is very dreary.

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