lament
word
Definition
To express sadness, grief, or regret, often with words or cries. It can also mean a song or poem of mourning.
Usage & Nuances
More formal or literary, often used for deep or public grief. Common in expressions like 'lament the loss.' As a noun, refers to a song or poem of mourning.
Spanish: lamentar - llantoPortuguese (BR): lamentar - lamentoPortuguese (PT): lamentar - lamentoChinese (Simplified): 哀悼 - 悲叹Chinese (Traditional): 哀悼 - 哀嘆Hindi: शोक करना - विलापArabic: يندب - رثاءBengali: বিলাপ করা - শোক প্রকাশ করাRussian: оплакивать - сетовать - плач (песня/стих)Japanese: 嘆く - 嘆き（詩・歌）Vietnamese: than vãn - ai oán - bài điếu vănKorean: 한탄하다 - 비탄 (노래/시)Turkish: ağlamak - yas tutmak - ağıtUrdu: افسوس کرنا - مرثیہ (غم کا گیت یا نظم)Indonesian: meratapi - ratapan (puisi atau lagu duka)
Example Sentences
She lamented the passing of her friend.
basic
People gathered to lament the loss of the old building.
basic
The poem was a lament for lost love.
basic
He would often lament how things used to be in his hometown.
natural
Many fans still lament the team's loss in the final game.
natural
It's natural to lament missed opportunities, but we should learn from them.
natural