Hebrew · Emotions & Feelings

עצוב

atsuv

Sad

Beginneradjective

Definition

Feeling unhappy.

Example

למה אתה כל כך עצוב?

Why are you so sad?

Etymology

'עצוב' (atsuv) comes from the root 'ע-צ-ב' meaning 'to cause pain' or 'sadness', reflecting cultural themes surrounding sorrow.

How & Where It’s Used

Used informally in everyday conversations and in written forms, 'עצוב' is a common term to discuss feelings and emotional states.

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