trist

trister · am tristesten
Adjective
1.

sad, dull, lifeless, depressing

(Mainly used to describe places. NOT to describe how you feel)
Examples
  • Im Winter sieht der Spielplatz immer besonders trist aus.
  • In winter, the playground always looks especially sad.

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How many meanings does the German word 'trist' have?

trist has 1 distinct meaning: 1. sad, dull, lifeless, depressing.

What is the comparative and superlative of 'trist'?

comparative: trister / superlative: am tristesten

What is 'trist' related to?

This is a standalone entry with no parent word listed.

Where can I learn more about 'trist'?

Check out the main YourDailyGerman Dictionary for more German vocabulary entries.