Hebrew · Emotions & Feelings
עצוב
atsuv
Sad
Beginneradjective
Definition
Feeling unhappy.
Example
למה אתה כל כך עצוב?
Why are you so sad?
Etymology
'עצוב' (atsuv) comes from the root 'ע-צ-ב' meaning 'to cause pain' or 'sadness', reflecting cultural themes surrounding sorrow.
How & Where It’s Used
Used informally in everyday conversations and in written forms, 'עצוב' is a common term to discuss feelings and emotional states.