Russian · Emotions & Personality
Грустный
grustnyy
Sad
Beginneradjective
Definition
Feeling sorrow or unhappiness.
Example
Он выглядит грустным сегодня.
He looks sad today.
Etymology
The adjective 'грустный' (grustnyy) comes from the root 'грусть' (grust), which means 'sadness.' This word is derived from Old East Slavic influences, reflecting emotional states.
How & Where It’s Used
'Грустный' is used in both informal and formal contexts, prevalent in spoken and written language. It is universally understood across Russian speakers.