English-German translation for "forlorn"

"forlorn" German translation

forlorn
[fə(r)ˈlɔː(r)n]adjective | Adjektiv adj

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verlassen, einsam verzweifelt, hoffnungs-, hilflos unglücklich, elend fast aussichtslos More examples...
  • forlorn syn vgl. → see „alone“
    forlorn syn vgl. → see „alone“
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  • (of) robbed poetic, poetically | poetisch, dichterischpoet
    beraubt (genitive (case) | Genitivgen)
    entblößt (von)
    (of) robbed poetic, poetically | poetisch, dichterischpoet
Traurig und mutlos beschloß das Dorf den Dienstag-Abend.
The village went to its rest on Tuesday night, sad and forlorn.
Source: Books
Dieses Licht war mein letzter Wagesatz im Hazardspiel des Lebens ich mußte gewinnen!
This light was my forlorn hope: I must gain it.
Source: Books
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