pine
word
/ˈpaɪn/
pyn
/pˈaɪn/
pyn
Definition
A pine is a tall evergreen tree with thin needles instead of broad leaves. As a verb, to pine means to feel a deep sad longing for someone or something, often over a long time.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly, 'pine' is a noun in everyday use: 'pine tree' or 'pine forest'. The verb is literary or emotional rather than casual; 'pine for' is the usual pattern. Also note 'pine' can describe the wood: 'a pine table'.
Spanish: pino - añorar profundamentePortuguese (BR): pinheiro - definhar de saudadePortuguese (PT): pinheiro - definhar de saudadeChinese (Simplified): 松树 - 思念得憔悴Chinese (Traditional): 松樹 - 思念得憔悴Hindi: चीड़ का पेड़ - विरह में तड़पनाArabic: شجرة صنوبر - يذبل شوقًاBengali: পাইনRussian: соснаJapanese: 松Vietnamese: thôngKorean: 소나무Turkish: çamUrdu: صنوبرIndonesian: pinus - pohon pinus
Example Sentences
That tall pine is behind our house.
basic
The table is made of pine.
basic
He still pines for his old home.
basic
We spent the weekend hiking through pine forests.
natural
She just sat by the window, pining for the life she used to have.
natural
I love that fresh pine smell in the mountains.
natural