How to express sadness?
What is the right way to express sadness in Russian?
I often hear the expression мне грустно, which is formed with an adverb if I'm not mistaken.
Recently I also heard about the verb грустить and its first person singular я грущу, which in my opinion could also be used to express sadness. Is this form more often used in sentences and not in fixed expressions?
Then there's also a third form, я гру́стен. I've never really heard anyone using this expression, but theoretically it's a short form adjective and these are normally used for expressing current moods.
I appreciate all your answers, thank you for helping.
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What is the right way to express sadness in Russian?
I often hear the expression мне грустно, which is formed with an adverb if I'm not mistaken.
Recently I also heard about the verb грустить and its first person singular я грущу, which in my opinion could also be used to express sadness. Is this form more often used in sentences and not in fixed expressions?
Then there's also a third form, я гру́стен. I've never really heard anyone using this expression, but theoretically it's a short form adjective and these are normally used for expressing current moods.
I appreciate all your answers, thank you for helping.
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"Оставь меня, старушка, я в печали" (just for lulz)
– Баян Купи-ка
12 hours ago
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What is the right way to express sadness in Russian?
I often hear the expression мне грустно, which is formed with an adverb if I'm not mistaken.
Recently I also heard about the verb грустить and its first person singular я грущу, which in my opinion could also be used to express sadness. Is this form more often used in sentences and not in fixed expressions?
Then there's also a third form, я гру́стен. I've never really heard anyone using this expression, but theoretically it's a short form adjective and these are normally used for expressing current moods.
I appreciate all your answers, thank you for helping.
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What is the right way to express sadness in Russian?
I often hear the expression мне грустно, which is formed with an adverb if I'm not mistaken.
Recently I also heard about the verb грустить and its first person singular я грущу, which in my opinion could also be used to express sadness. Is this form more often used in sentences and not in fixed expressions?
Then there's also a third form, я гру́стен. I've never really heard anyone using this expression, but theoretically it's a short form adjective and these are normally used for expressing current moods.
I appreciate all your answers, thank you for helping.
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"Оставь меня, старушка, я в печали" (just for lulz)
– Баян Купи-ка
12 hours ago
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"Оставь меня, старушка, я в печали" (just for lulz)
– Баян Купи-ка
12 hours ago
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"Оставь меня, старушка, я в печали" (just for lulz)
– Баян Купи-ка
12 hours ago
"Оставь меня, старушка, я в печали" (just for lulz)
– Баян Купи-ка
12 hours ago
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I would recommend you to explore the meanings of the words "печаль" and "тоска".
Е.g., "Обуяла меня печаль, одолела меня тоска."
Also of use are the verbs "печалиться" and "тосковать".
When the reason is known or implied, you can say "опечален".
Е.g., "опечален я Вашим поведением, сударыня".
It can also be said: "эти события повергают меня в тоску"
Another pertinent saying is: "тяжёлые мысли".
E.g., "Уже который день он ходил, погружённый в тяжёлые мысли."
(Оn this special occasion, "который" = "не первый".)
Besides, you can say: "тяжко на душе", "тяжело на душе", "муторно на душе"
(the latter saying being a bit more conversational).
answered 2 hours ago
Michael_1812Michael_1812
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Finally, I cannot help from citing Pushkin's "Грусть-тоска меня съедает."
– Michael_1812
1 hour ago
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While мне грустно neutrally expresses your state (I'm sad), я грущу means you are in a process of “being sad”.
As for me, я грущу sounds like a whim or an irony (like, “don't bother me now; I'm sadding for a short time, but then I'll be available for others”). So it should not be used.
answered 13 hours ago
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The verb as opposed to the adverb seems more often than not to appear accompanied by an object appended with the prepositions по (which governs either Dative or Prepositional cases) or o/об (which governs Prepositional case) - грустить (п)о ком/чём-л. | по кому/чему-л.
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I would recommend you to explore the meanings of the words "печаль" and "тоска".
Е.g., "Обуяла меня печаль, одолела меня тоска."
Also of use are the verbs "печалиться" and "тосковать".
When the reason is known or implied, you can say "опечален".
Е.g., "опечален я Вашим поведением, сударыня".
It can also be said: "эти события повергают меня в тоску"
Another pertinent saying is: "тяжёлые мысли".
E.g., "Уже который день он ходил, погружённый в тяжёлые мысли."
(Оn this special occasion, "который" = "не первый".)
Besides, you can say: "тяжко на душе", "тяжело на душе", "муторно на душе"
(the latter saying being a bit more conversational).
answered 2 hours ago
Michael_1812Michael_1812
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Finally, I cannot help from citing Pushkin's "Грусть-тоска меня съедает."
– Michael_1812
1 hour ago
add a comment |
I would recommend you to explore the meanings of the words "печаль" and "тоска".
Е.g., "Обуяла меня печаль, одолела меня тоска."
Also of use are the verbs "печалиться" and "тосковать".
When the reason is known or implied, you can say "опечален".
Е.g., "опечален я Вашим поведением, сударыня".
It can also be said: "эти события повергают меня в тоску"
Another pertinent saying is: "тяжёлые мысли".
E.g., "Уже который день он ходил, погружённый в тяжёлые мысли."
(Оn this special occasion, "который" = "не первый".)
Besides, you can say: "тяжко на душе", "тяжело на душе", "муторно на душе"
(the latter saying being a bit more conversational).
answered 2 hours ago
Michael_1812Michael_1812
2213
1
Finally, I cannot help from citing Pushkin's "Грусть-тоска меня съедает."
– Michael_1812
1 hour ago
add a comment |
I would recommend you to explore the meanings of the words "печаль" and "тоска".
Е.g., "Обуяла меня печаль, одолела меня тоска."
Also of use are the verbs "печалиться" and "тосковать".
When the reason is known or implied, you can say "опечален".
Е.g., "опечален я Вашим поведением, сударыня".
It can also be said: "эти события повергают меня в тоску"
Another pertinent saying is: "тяжёлые мысли".
E.g., "Уже который день он ходил, погружённый в тяжёлые мысли."
(Оn this special occasion, "который" = "не первый".)
Besides, you can say: "тяжко на душе", "тяжело на душе", "муторно на душе"
(the latter saying being a bit more conversational).
answered 2 hours ago
Michael_1812Michael_1812
2213
I would recommend you to explore the meanings of the words "печаль" and "тоска".
Е.g., "Обуяла меня печаль, одолела меня тоска."
Also of use are the verbs "печалиться" and "тосковать".
When the reason is known or implied, you can say "опечален".
Е.g., "опечален я Вашим поведением, сударыня".
It can also be said: "эти события повергают меня в тоску"
Another pertinent saying is: "тяжёлые мысли".
E.g., "Уже который день он ходил, погружённый в тяжёлые мысли."
(Оn this special occasion, "который" = "не первый".)
Besides, you can say: "тяжко на душе", "тяжело на душе", "муторно на душе"
(the latter saying being a bit more conversational).
answered 2 hours ago
Michael_1812Michael_1812
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Michael_1812Michael_1812
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Michael_1812Michael_1812
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Finally, I cannot help from citing Pushkin's "Грусть-тоска меня съедает."
– Michael_1812
1 hour ago
add a comment |
1
Finally, I cannot help from citing Pushkin's "Грусть-тоска меня съедает."
– Michael_1812
1 hour ago
1
1
Finally, I cannot help from citing Pushkin's "Грусть-тоска меня съедает."
– Michael_1812
1 hour ago
Finally, I cannot help from citing Pushkin's "Грусть-тоска меня съедает."
– Michael_1812
1 hour ago
add a comment |
While мне грустно neutrally expresses your state (I'm sad), я грущу means you are in a process of “being sad”.
As for me, я грущу sounds like a whim or an irony (like, “don't bother me now; I'm sadding for a short time, but then I'll be available for others”). So it should not be used.
answered 13 hours ago
ArhadArhad
1981111
add a comment |
While мне грустно neutrally expresses your state (I'm sad), я грущу means you are in a process of “being sad”.
As for me, я грущу sounds like a whim or an irony (like, “don't bother me now; I'm sadding for a short time, but then I'll be available for others”). So it should not be used.
answered 13 hours ago
ArhadArhad
1981111
add a comment |
While мне грустно neutrally expresses your state (I'm sad), я грущу means you are in a process of “being sad”.
As for me, я грущу sounds like a whim or an irony (like, “don't bother me now; I'm sadding for a short time, but then I'll be available for others”). So it should not be used.
answered 13 hours ago
ArhadArhad
1981111
While мне грустно neutrally expresses your state (I'm sad), я грущу means you are in a process of “being sad”.
As for me, я грущу sounds like a whim or an irony (like, “don't bother me now; I'm sadding for a short time, but then I'll be available for others”). So it should not be used.
answered 13 hours ago
ArhadArhad
1981111
answered 13 hours ago
ArhadArhad
1981111
answered 13 hours ago
ArhadArhad
1981111
answered 13 hours ago
ArhadArhad
1981111
1981111
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add a comment |
The verb as opposed to the adverb seems more often than not to appear accompanied by an object appended with the prepositions по (which governs either Dative or Prepositional cases) or o/об (which governs Prepositional case) - грустить (п)о ком/чём-л. | по кому/чему-л.
answered 12 hours ago
Баян Купи-каБаян Купи-ка
15.4k11336
add a comment |
The verb as opposed to the adverb seems more often than not to appear accompanied by an object appended with the prepositions по (which governs either Dative or Prepositional cases) or o/об (which governs Prepositional case) - грустить (п)о ком/чём-л. | по кому/чему-л.
answered 12 hours ago
Баян Купи-каБаян Купи-ка
15.4k11336
add a comment |
The verb as opposed to the adverb seems more often than not to appear accompanied by an object appended with the prepositions по (which governs either Dative or Prepositional cases) or o/об (which governs Prepositional case) - грустить (п)о ком/чём-л. | по кому/чему-л.
answered 12 hours ago
Баян Купи-каБаян Купи-ка
15.4k11336
The verb as opposed to the adverb seems more often than not to appear accompanied by an object appended with the prepositions по (which governs either Dative or Prepositional cases) or o/об (which governs Prepositional case) - грустить (п)о ком/чём-л. | по кому/чему-л.
answered 12 hours ago
Баян Купи-каБаян Купи-ка
15.4k11336
answered 12 hours ago
Баян Купи-каБаян Купи-ка
15.4k11336
answered 12 hours ago
Баян Купи-каБаян Купи-ка
15.4k11336
answered 12 hours ago
Баян Купи-каБаян Купи-ка
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"Оставь меня, старушка, я в печали" (just for lulz)
– Баян Купи-ка
12 hours ago