Erbärmlich Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Erbärmlich" is mainly used as adjective meaning "pitiable", "miserable" or "wretched". It is also used as adverb.

Essential properties of "erbärmlich"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Adjective

Regular
  • Comparative: erbärmlicher
  • Superlative: am erbärmlichsten

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Pitiable, miserable, or wretched (adjective)"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sein erbärmlicher Zustand rührte alle Anwesenden.His pitiable condition moved everyone present.
  2. Die erbärmliche Leistung des Teams enttäuschte die Fans.The team's pathetic performance disappointed the fans.
  3. Er lebte in erbärmlichen Verhältnissen.He lived in wretched conditions.

2.) "Pitiably, miserably, or wretchedly (adverb)"

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

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat erbärmlich versagt.He failed miserably.
  2. Sie sang erbärmlich schlecht.She sang terribly badly.
  3. Das Projekt ist erbärmlich gescheitert.The project failed miserably.
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