English-German translation for "grievous"

"grievous" German translation

grievous
[ˈgriːvəs]adjective | Adjektiv adj

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schmerzlich, bitter schrecklich, schwer, schlimm schmerzhaft, quälend, schmerzend schmerzerfüllt, gequält, Schmerzens… schwer, drückend
  • schmerzerfüllt, gequält, Schmerzens…
    grievous rare | seltenselten (tormented)
    grievous rare | seltenselten (tormented)
  • schwer, drückend
    grievous heavy obsolete | obsolet, begrifflich veraltetobs
    grievous heavy obsolete | obsolet, begrifflich veraltetobs
Ich erkenne durchaus die schwierige Situation an, auf die Herr Colom i Naval hingewiesen hat.
I fully recognize the grievous conditions to which Mr Colom i Naval draws attention.
Source: Europarl
Zwei schwere wirtschaftspolitische Fehler wurden während der Präsidentschaft Jeltsins begangen.
Two grievous economic policy errors were committed during Yeltsin's presidency.
Source: News-Commentary
Sie ist eine schmerzliche und unnötigerweise selbstverschuldete Wunde.
It is a grievous and unnecessary self-inflicted wound.
Source: Europarl
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