Tidings Meaning in English
word
ˈtaɪdɪŋz
TY-dingz
tˈaɪdɪŋz
TY-dingz
Definition
Information or news, especially when announcing something important or new. Usually used in a formal or old-fashioned way.
Usage & Nuances
"Tidings" is formal and old-fashioned, often found in religious, literary, or holiday contexts ("good tidings"). Not used in casual speech. Common in phrases like "glad tidings" (good news).
Spanish: noticias - novedadesPortuguese (BR): notícias - novidadesPortuguese (PT): notícias - novidadesChinese (Simplified): 消息 - 信息Chinese (Traditional): 消息 - 訊息Hindi: समाचार - खबरेंArabic: أنباء - أخبارBengali: সংবাদ - বার্তাRussian: весть - известиеJapanese: 知らせ - 便りVietnamese: tin tức - thông tinKorean: 소식 - 소문Turkish: haber - müjde (eski/kutsal anlamda)Urdu: خبریں - پیغامIndonesian: kabar - berita
Example Sentences
We bring you tidings of great joy.
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She received tidings from her family overseas.
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He brought tidings about the missing dog.
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Good tidings — your test results are excellent!
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The messenger arrived with sad tidings.
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The phrase 'glad tidings' is often used in Christmas songs.
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