No. 15,216 in German
trüb
"Trüb" means "cloudy," "dull," or "murky" in English.
In a sentence
Der Himmel ist heute trüb.
The sky is cloudy today.
Here, 'trüb' describes the sky as overcast or lacking clarity, indicating a cloudy or dim condition.
Nach der schlechten Nachricht fühlte sich seine Stimmung trüb an.
After the bad news, his mood felt gloomy.
In this context, 'trüb' is used metaphorically to describe a disheartened or sad emotional state.
Das trübe Wasser der Lagune schimmerte leicht in der Abendsonne.
The murky water of the lagoon shimmered slightly in the evening sun.
Here, 'trüb' characterizes the water as not clear, indicating turbidity or opaqueness.
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