Pangs Meaning in English
word · lemma: pang
ˈpæŋz
PANGZ
pˈæŋz
PANGZ
Definição
Sudden sharp feelings of pain or emotion, such as hunger, guilt, or sadness. Often used in the phrase 'pangs of', like 'pangs of hunger'.
Uso & Nuances
'Pangs' is usually plural and combined with emotions or physical needs ('pangs of guilt', 'pangs of hunger'). It is formal/literary and not commonly used in everyday speech. Do not use for mild or ongoing sensations.
Spanish: punzadas - dolores agudosPortuguese (BR): pontadas - dores agudasPortuguese (PT): pontadas - dores agudasChinese (Simplified): 剧痛 - 剧烈的痛感Chinese (Traditional): 劇痛 - 劇烈的痛感Hindi: तीव्र पीड़ा - अचानक दर्दArabic: آلام حادة - وخزاتBengali: ব্যথা - যন্ত্রণার অনুভূতিRussian: приступы боли - приступы (эмоций)Japanese: 苦しみ - 痛み（感情や空腹など）Vietnamese: cơn đau - cơn (cảm xúc mạnh)Korean: 고통 - 갑작스런 감정 (후회의 고통 등)Turkish: acı - ani sancıUrdu: جھٹکا - شدید کربIndonesian: rasa sakit mendadak - rasa perih
Frases de Exemplo
He felt pangs of hunger before lunch.
basic
The child cried from pangs of sadness.
basic
She had pangs of guilt after telling a lie.
basic
As the plane took off, he was hit by pangs of homesickness.
natural
Those late-night pangs make me reach for snacks every time.
natural
Everyone experiences pangs of regret at some point in life.
natural