sorrows
word · lemma: sorrow
Definition
Deep feelings of sadness or grief, often about loss or difficult times.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in literary or poetic contexts rather than daily speech. Usually pluralized when talking about multiple sad events or burdens. In casual conversation, 'troubles' or 'sadness' are more frequent.
Spanish: penas - tristezasPortuguese (BR): mágoas - tristezasPortuguese (PT): mágoas - tristezasChinese (Simplified): 悲伤 - 悲痛Chinese (Traditional): 悲傷 - 悲痛Hindi: दुःख - पीड़ाArabic: أحزان - همومBengali: দুঃখবোধ - বেদনাRussian: горести - печалиJapanese: 悲しみ - 悲哀Vietnamese: nỗi buồn - nỗi đauKorean: 슬픔 - 비애Turkish: kederler - üzüntülerUrdu: غم - ملالIndonesian: kesedihan - duka
Example Sentences
She could not hide her sorrows from her friends.
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He spoke of his sorrows after losing his job.
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She tried to drown her sorrows in music after the breakup.
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The movie is about overcoming life's sorrows.
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Time has a way of healing even the deepest sorrows.
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He hides his sorrows behind a cheerful smile.
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