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melancholische Erscheinung

English translation of melancholische Erscheinung

melancholic semblance

Melancholic semblance translates to 'melancholische Erscheinung' in German. This phrase is used to describe a person, object, or situation that appears to be melancholic, sad, or gloomy. The word 'Erscheinung' can also be translated as 'appearance' or 'manifestation', emphasizing the outward display of melancholy.


Example sentences using: melancholische Erscheinung

Die Frau an der Bar war eine melancholische Erscheinung.

English translation of Die Frau an der Bar war eine melancholische Erscheinung.

The woman at the bar was a melancholic appearance.

This sentence describes a woman at a bar who has a melancholic presence or disposition that is noticeable. The specific term 'melancholische Erscheinung' is used here to represent her overall sad or gloomy demeanor.

Er war keine fröhliche, sondern eine melancholische Erscheinung.

English translation of Er war keine fröhliche, sondern eine melancholische Erscheinung.

He was not a cheerful, but a melancholic appearance.

This phrase provides a contrast between being cheerful and melancholic. It describes a person who, instead of being happy or cheerful, comes across as melancholic. The term 'melancholische Erscheinung' refers to his overall sad or meaningful demeanor.

Als sie das Zimmer betraten, stand dort eine melancholische Erscheinung.

English translation of Als sie das Zimmer betraten, stand dort eine melancholische Erscheinung.

As they entered the room, there was a melancholic appearance.

In this sentence, people enter a room and encounter somebody with a sad or melancholic presence. The term 'melancholische Erscheinung' is used to set the mood of the scene and gives a hint to the audience about the emotional state of the person in the room.

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