Meaning 1neutral; personal and formal contexts · 82%
Deep sadness, especially after someone's death.
Natural examples
Nach dem Tod ihres Großvaters brauchte sie Zeit für ihre Trauer.
After her grandfather died, she needed time to grieve.
Die Nachbarn drückten der Familie ihre Trauer aus.
The neighbors expressed their grief to the family.
Schwarze Kleidung ist in dieser Kultur ein Zeichen der Trauer.
Black clothing is a sign of mourning in this culture.
Usage note
Trauer names the feeling after a loss; common phrases include expressing grief and mourning someone.
Mini-lesson: Trauer
Deep sadness, especially after someone's death. Trauer names the feeling after a loss; common phrases include expressing grief and mourning someone.
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