heartache
word
Definition
A strong feeling of emotional pain, usually caused by love, loss, or disappointment.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used about emotional pain from relationships or romance. Not physical; similar to 'heartbreak' but can be for other losses or deep sadness. Often in more literary or poetic contexts, but understandable in everyday speech.
Spanish: pena - dolor de corazón - sufrimiento sentimentalPortuguese (BR): mágoa - dor no coração - sofrimento amorosoPortuguese (PT): mágoa - dor no coração - sofrimento amorosoChinese (Simplified): 心痛 - 心伤Chinese (Traditional): 心痛 - 心傷Hindi: दिल का दर्द - ह्रदय पीड़ाArabic: ألم القلب - وجع القلبBengali: বেদনা - হৃদয়বিদারক যন্ত্রণাRussian: сердечная боль - душевная больJapanese: 胸の痛み - 心の痛みVietnamese: nỗi đau lòng - đau khổKorean: 가슴앓이 - 심장통Turkish: kalp ağrısı - yürek sızısıUrdu: دل کا درد - غمIndonesian: patah hati - sakit hati
Example Sentences
She felt deep heartache after her friend moved away.
basic
The movie was full of love and heartache.
basic
Nothing could ease his heartache.
basic
After the breakup, the heartache lasted for months.
natural
You can't run from heartache, but you can heal with time.
natural
Listening to old songs sometimes brings back the heartache.
natural