desperate

The German word 'verzweifelt' is an adjective that is used to describe a state of desperation or hopelessness. It is often used to describe someone who is at the end of their tether, or who has lost all hope. For example, 'Er ist verzweifelt, weil er seinen Job verloren hat' means 'He is desperate because he has lost his job.' It can also be used to describe a situation that is hopeless or impossible to solve. For example, 'Die Lage ist verzweifelt' means 'The situation is desperate.'

Example sentences using: verzweifelt

Ich bin verzweifelt auf der Suche nach meiner Brille.

I am desperately searching for my glasses.

The adverb 'verzweifelt' is used here to describe the intensity of the search - it is so diligent and exhaustive that it borders on despair.

Sie lachte verzweifelt, um ihre Angst zu verbergen.

She laughed desperately to hide her fear.

In this sentence, 'verzweifelt' is indicating the extreme measure she is taking to hide her fear, symbolizing a laugh that is not out of joy but rather out of desperation.

Er versuchte verzweifelt, den Zug zu erreichen.

He tried desperately to catch the train.

This phrase uses 'verzweifelt' to depict the effort the person is making to catch the train, using every bit of energy and effort, driven by a sense of desperation.