Jämmerlich Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Jämmerlich" is mainly used as adjective meaning "pitiable", "pathetic" or "miserable". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "jämmerlich"

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Meanings of "jämmerlich" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Evoking pity or compassion due to a deplorable state"

"Jämmerlich", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Hund sah jämmerlich aus, als er im Regen stand.The dog looked pitiable when it stood in the rain.
  2. Seine jämmerliche Entschuldigung überzeugte niemanden.His pathetic excuse convinced no one.
  3. Das jämmerliche Weinen des Kindes brach allen das Herz.The pitiable crying of the child broke everyone's heart.

2.) "In a pathetic or pitiable manner"

"Jämmerlich", when used with this meaning, acts as adverb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat jämmerlich versagt.He failed miserably.
  2. Sie sang jämmerlich falsch.She sang miserably out of tune.
  3. Das Team hat jämmerlich verloren.The team lost miserably.
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