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Jemandem ist das Herz schwer

To feel sad, sorrowful, or burdened with grief

In German

Jemandem ist das Herz schwer

YAY-man-dem ist das HAIR-ts shver
Literal Translation
Someone's heart is heavy
Meaning
To feel sad, sorrowful, or burdened with grief.

Equivalent:"To have a heavy heart"

Example Sentences

  1. 1

    Ihr war das Herz schwer, als sie Abschied nehmen musste.

    Her heart was heavy when she had to say goodbye.

  2. 2

    Sein Herz war schwer nach der traurigen Nachricht.

    His heart was heavy after the sad news.

FAQ

How do you say "To feel sad, sorrowful, or burdened with grief" in German?

"To feel sad, sorrowful, or burdened with grief" in German is "Jemandem ist das Herz schwer" (YAY-man-dem ist das HAIR-ts shver). Example: Ihr war das Herz schwer, als sie Abschied nehmen musste..

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