Mourns Meaning in English
word · lemma: mourn
ˈmɔɹnz
MORNZ
mˈɔːnz
MAWNZ
Definition
Shows deep sadness over the loss of someone or something, usually because they have died or are gone.
Usage & Nuances
Used formally and emotionally, most often in the context of death or serious loss. You 'mourn' people, pets, or sometimes lost opportunities. Common phrases: 'mourns her father', 'mourns the loss of...'. Not used for minor everyday sadness.
Spanish: llora la pérdida de - lamenta - está de luto porPortuguese (BR): lamenta - chora pela perda de - está de luto porPortuguese (PT): lamenta - chora pela perda de - está de luto porChinese (Simplified): 哀悼 - 悲痛 - 为...感到哀伤Chinese (Traditional): 哀悼 - 悲痛 - 為...感到哀傷Hindi: शोक मनाता है - दुख प्रकट करता हैArabic: يَحْزَن على - يَنُوح على - يَندُبBengali: শোক প্রকাশ করে - শোকাহত হয়Russian: оплакивает - скорбитJapanese: 悼むVietnamese: đau buồn - tiếc thươngKorean: 애도하다Turkish: yas tutar - matem tutarUrdu: غم مناتا ہے - سوگ مناتا ہےIndonesian: berkabung - meratapi
Example Sentences
She mourns her grandmother every year on this date.
basic
He still mourns the loss of his childhood home.
basic
The nation mourns after the tragedy.
basic
She quietly mourns for the life she once had.
natural
He mourns not just his pet, but also the memories they shared.
natural
Everyone mourns differently—some cry, others remember in silence.
natural