Sad - English Vocabulary for Kids

sad

/sæd/

adjective

Feeling unhappy or wanting to cry

“He felt sad when his pet was sick.”

עצוב

Sad is a adjective in the feelings & emotions category. It is a beginner (ages 6-8) word, meaning "Feeling unhappy or wanting to cry" In Hebrew, sad translates to עצוב.

Example Sentences

He felt sad when his best friend moved to another city.
It is okay to cry when you feel sad — everyone does sometimes.
She was sad that the fun vacation was finally over.

Did You Know? Crying when you are sad actually helps your body feel better because tears release stress chemicals. Humans are the only animals that cry emotional tears — other animals only produce tears to clean their eyes. Feeling sad is normal and usually passes after a little while, especially when you talk to someone you trust.