ich bin deprimiert
The English phrase "I am depressed" is translated into German as ich bin deprimiert.
Did you know?
- Germans may use the term Weltschmerz to describe a specific type of depression caused by the realization that the physical world can never satisfy the demands of the mind.
- While ich bin deprimiert describes a state of mind, Germans often use the phrase ich bin niedergeschlagen to describe the feeling of being 'beaten down' or crushed by sadness.
- Unlike English, where 'depressed' can also describe a sunken area of land, the German deprimiert is almost exclusively used for psychological states.
Examples in context
- Mir geht es psychisch gerade nicht so gut. Ich bin total deprimiert.I'm not mentally doing well at the moment. I am totally depressed.
- Ja, ich leide unter Depressionen. Es geht mir nicht gut.Yes, I suffer from depression. I'm not doing well.
- Ich bin deprimiert wegen der Arbeit.I am depressed because of work.
Example conversation
Hannah and Felix are talking about their feelings.
- HannahFelix, ich bin deprimiert.Felix, I am depressed.
- FelixWarum fühlst du dich so?Why do you feel this way?
- HannahIch weiß es nicht genau.I don't know exactly.
- FelixIch bin für dich da.I am here for you.
