Forsakes Meaning in English
word · lemma: forsake
fɔɹˈseɪk
for-SAYKZ
fɔːsˈeɪks
faw-SAYKS
Definition
To leave someone or something completely, usually permanently and often when they need you most.
Usage & Nuances
'Forsake' is formal and literary; often used in religious or emotional contexts (e.g., 'forsake all others'). It is stronger than 'leave,' implying a sense of abandonment, betrayal, or desertion. Rare in daily conversation.
Spanish: abandona - deja (definitivamente)Portuguese (BR): abandona - deixa (definitivamente)Portuguese (PT): abandona - deixa (definitivamente)Chinese (Simplified): 抛弃 - 放弃Chinese (Traditional): 拋棄 - 放棄Hindi: त्यागता है - छोड़ देता हैArabic: يتهجى - يترك (بشكل نهائي)Bengali: ত্যাগ করা - পরিত্যাগ করাRussian: покидать - оставлять - отрекатьсяJapanese: 見捨てるVietnamese: bỏ rơi - ruồng bỏKorean: 버리다 - 저버리다Turkish: terk etmek - yüzüstü bırakmakUrdu: ترک کرنا - چھوڑ دیناIndonesian: meninggalkan - mengabaikan
Example Sentences
She forsakes her old habits to start a new life.
basic
He forsakes his friends when times are hard.
basic
The village forsakes old traditions for modern ways.
basic
Sometimes it feels like fate forsakes us when we need help most.
natural
True love never forsakes you, even in your darkest moments.
natural
He always says he’ll be there, but when trouble comes, he forsakes everyone.
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