Trüben Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Trüben" is mainly used as verb meaning "cloud", "dim" or "obscure". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "trüben"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

Infinitive: trüben
Simple past: trübte
Participle: getrübt

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

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

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To make something unclear or dull"

"Trüben", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "To make something less clear or bright."
Translation(s): cloud, dim, obscure, tarnish
Synonym(s): eintrüben, verdunkeln
Antonym(s): klären, aufhellen
Related word(s): Trübung, trüb

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Regen kann die Sicht trüben.The rain can cloud the view.
Seine Sorgen trüben seine Freude.His worries cloud his joy.
Der Nebel trübt die Landschaft.The fog obscures the landscape.

2.) "Not clear or gloomy (descriptive)"

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

Definition: "Describes something that is not clear or is gloomy."
Translation(s): murky, cloudy, gloomy, dull
Synonym(s): düster, unklar
Antonym(s): klar, hell
Related word(s): Trübung, trüben

📝 Some usage examples:

Das Wasser ist trüb und nicht trinkbar.The water is murky and not drinkable.
Der Himmel sieht heute trüb aus.The sky looks gloomy today.
Nach dem Regen war die Luft trüb.After the rain, the air was dull.

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