A2Vocabulary
Pathetisch
In German
Pathetisch
paˈteːtɪʃ
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Don't Get Confused!
❌ Looks like
pathetic
In English means: "arousing pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness"
✅ Actually means
Pathetisch
pathetic (in the sense of emotional, moving, dramatic)
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Memory Tip
'Pathetisch' means 'dramatic' or 'emotional', not 'pathetic' (pitiable). A 'pathetisch' speech moves you, it doesn't make you feel sorry.
Example Sentences
1
Er hielt eine pathetische Rede.
He gave an emotional speech.
2
Die Szene war sehr pathetisch.
The scene was very dramatic.