This is the 15216th most frequent German word.
trüb
"Trüb" means "cloudy," "dull," or "murky" in English.
Here, 'trüb' describes the sky as overcast or lacking clarity, indicating a cloudy or dim condition.
Der Himmel ist heute trüb.
The sky is cloudy today.
In this context, 'trüb' is used metaphorically to describe a disheartened or sad emotional state.
Nach der schlechten Nachricht fühlte sich seine Stimmung trüb an.
After the bad news, his mood felt gloomy.
Here, 'trüb' characterizes the water as not clear, indicating turbidity or opaqueness.