Adjective
erbärmlich
Pronunciation: /ɛɐ̯ˈbɛʁmlɪç/
pitiful, miserable, pathetic, wretched
C2
rank #6,428
Meanings
Adjective
- pitiful, miserable, pathetic, wretched
Example sentence
Das Wetter war erbärmlich, deshalb blieben wir drinnen.
The weather was miserable, so we stayed indoors.
Usage
- ein erbärmlicher Zustand — A pitiful or wretched condition.
- erbärmlich / erbarmen — Erbärmlich can express pity, but also harsh contempt or criticism.
Die Unterkunft war in einem erbärmlichen Zustand.
The accommodation was in a wretched condition.