Break your heart Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhɑɹt

BRAYK-yer-HART

UK

bɹˈeɪk/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈɑːt

brayk-YAW-HAHT

Definition

To make someone feel deep sadness, usually because of love, disappointment, or loss.

Usage & Nuances

This expression is emotional and commonly used in contexts of romantic relationships, disappointment, or loss. It is informal and often appears in songs, movies, or when discussing personal feelings. Variants include 'it broke my heart' and 'heartbreaking.'

• Spanish: romperte el corazón
• Portuguese (BR): partir seu coração
• Portuguese (PT): partir o teu coração
• Chinese (Simplified): 伤你的心
• Chinese (Traditional): 傷你的心
• Hindi: तुम्हारा दिल तोड़ना
• Arabic: يكسِر قلبك
• Bengali: তোমার মন ভেঙে দেওয়া - হৃদয় ভেঙে দেওয়া
• Russian: разбить тебе сердце
• Japanese: あなたの心を壊す - あなたの心を傷つける
• Vietnamese: làm tan nát trái tim bạn
• Korean: 네 마음을 아프게 하다 - 마음을 부수다
• Turkish: kalbini kırmak
• Urdu: تمہارا دل توڑنا
• Indonesian: mematahkan hatimu

Example Sentences

It will break your heart to leave your best friend behind.

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A sad movie can really break your heart.

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Hearing bad news can break your heart.

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He didn’t mean to break your heart; it just happened.

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Don’t let failure break your heart; keep trying.

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Sometimes you have to risk getting your heart broken to truly love someone.

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