Scars Meaning in English
word · lemma: scar
/ˈskɑɹz/
skarz
/skˈɑːz/
skahz
Definition
Scars are marks left on the skin after a wound or injury has healed. The word can also refer to emotional pain that remains after a difficult experience.
Usage & Nuances
Usually plural ('scars'). Can describe both physical marks and emotional wounds. Common collocations: 'old scars', 'deep scars', 'leave scars'. Figurative use is frequent, e.g., 'childhood scars' (emotional pain).
Spanish: cicatricesPortuguese (BR): cicatrizesPortuguese (PT): cicatrizesChinese (Simplified): 疤痕Chinese (Traditional): 疤痕Hindi: निशानArabic: ندوبBengali: দাগ - আঘাতের চিহ্নRussian: шрамыJapanese: 傷跡 - 心の傷Vietnamese: sẹo - vết thương lòngKorean: 흉터 - 상처 (마음의)Turkish: yara izi - iz (duygusal)Urdu: داغ - زخم (جسمانی یا جذباتی)Indonesian: luka bekas - bekas luka batin
Example Sentences
He has two big scars on his arm.
basic
Scars take time to fade.
basic
Many accidents leave scars.
basic
She hides her scars with long sleeves.
natural
Time doesn’t heal all scars.
natural
His childhood left emotional scars.
natural