Stirrings Meaning in English

word · lemma: stirring

US

ˈstɝɪŋz

STUR-ingz

UK

stˈɜːɹɪŋz

STUR-ingz

Definition

A 'stirring' is a slight feeling or sign that something is beginning, often used for new emotions, ideas, or changes.

Usage & Nuances

Usually plural; poetic or literary tone. Common in phrases like 'the stirrings of love' or 'the first stirrings.' Refers to beginnings of emotions, ideas, or change, not physical mixing.

• Spanish: sentimientos incipientes - señales (emocionales/físicas)
• Portuguese (BR): sinais (de emoção) - pressentimentos
• Portuguese (PT): presságios - sinais (de emoção)
• Chinese (Simplified): 萌动 - 征兆（情感/变化）
• Chinese (Traditional): 萌動 - 徵兆（情感/變化）
• Hindi: आभास - हलचल (भावनात्मक)
• Arabic: بوادر - مشاعر أولية
• Bengali: সূচনা - উন্মেষ - আবির্ভাব
• Russian: первые признаки - начальные волнения - зачатки
• Japanese: 芽生え - 兆し
• Vietnamese: khởi đầu - dấu hiệu bắt đầu
• Korean: 움틈 - 시작 - 징조
• Turkish: ilk kıpırtılar - başlangıç işaretleri
• Urdu: ابتدائی آثار - شروعات
• Indonesian: tanda-tanda awal - gejolak pertama

Example Sentences

He felt the first stirrings of anger.

basic

There were stirrings of hope in her heart.

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The stirrings of change were clear in the city.

basic

As spring arrived, I noticed the gentle stirrings of new life.

natural

She couldn't ignore the stirrings of curiosity any longer.

natural

The movie awakened unexpected stirrings in him.

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