NOUN
dieTrauer/ˈtʁaʊ̯ɐ/grief; mourning; sorrow
Trauer is a German noun that means grief, mourning, or sorrow. It is pronounced /ˈtʁaʊ̯ɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "die".
Definitions
1.a deep feeling of sadness caused by loss or misfortune(emotional state)
a.intense sadness, especially due to death
Nach dem Tod ihres Großvaters empfand sie tiefe Trauer.—After her grandfather's death, she felt deep grief.
2.the act or period of mourning for someone who has died(ritual/social practice)
a.state or expression of mourning
Die Trauer um den verstorbenen Kollegen war im ganzen Unternehmen spürbar.—The mourning for the deceased colleague was felt throughout the company.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Trauer | — |
| Genitive | der Trauer | — |
| Dative | der Trauer | — |
| Accusative | die Trauer | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Trauer" mean in English?
- "Trauer" means grief, mourning, or sorrow. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Trauer"?
- "Trauer" is pronounced /ˈtʁaʊ̯ɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Trauer" der, die, or das?
- "Trauer" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What part of speech is "Trauer"?
- "Trauer" is a noun in German.
