Grief - translation, pronunciation and examples
grief
intense loss pain
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When to use grief
глубокое горе
большое горе
горе и утрата
горе остаётся
горе растёт
grief usage examples
Они сидели вместе в тишине, разделяя своё горе.
They sat together in silence, sharing their grief.
Её горе проявлялось в мелочах, например в том, что она оставляла шторы закрытыми.
Her grief showed in small things, like leaving the curtains closed.
Similar words
intense sorrow, especially after a loss; the primary term
general sadness or regret; somewhat more formal or literary than 'sadness'
the state of having lost a close relative or friend through death; somewhat formal/clinical
severe mental or emotional pain; often more intense and acute than ordinary grief
general feeling of unhappiness or sorrow; broader and often less intense than 'grief'
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grief synonyms
What's the difference between grief / sorrow / bereavement / anguish / sadness / misery
intense sorrow, especially after a loss; the primary term
She was overcome with grief after her father's funeral.
Она была охвачена горем после похорон отца.
He expressed his sorrow at the news of her illness.
Он выразил свою скорбь из‑за известия о её болезни.
the state of having lost a close relative or friend through death; somewhat formal/clinical
She took two weeks' leave for bereavement after her father's death.
Она взяла двухнедельный отпуск по случаю утраты после смерти отца.
severe mental or emotional pain; often more intense and acute than ordinary grief
He screamed in anguish after hearing the news.
Он закричал от агонии/мучительной боли, услышав новость.
general feeling of unhappiness or sorrow; broader and often less intense than 'grief'
There was a feeling of sadness in the room after the announcement.
После объявления в комнате воцарилась печаль.
prolonged suffering or extreme unhappiness; can be physical or emotional
He lived in misery after the relationship ended.
После разрыва он жил в страданиях/ужасном состоянии.
the public or customary expression of grief, especially after a death (rituals, attire)
The family observed a period of mourning after the accident.
Семья соблюдала период траура после аварии.
emotional pain or anguish, often from romantic loss or longing; somewhat informal
She felt a deep heartache when they separated.
Она испытывала сильную сердечную боль, когда они расстались.
a complete loss of hope; an intense feeling of hopelessness rather than only sadness
In his despair he considered giving up everything.
В своём отчаянии он думал всё бросить.
sorrow or trouble; literary or old-fashioned, often used in idioms ('woe is me')
The poem speaks of the woe caused by separation.
Стихотворение говорит о горе, вызванном разлукой.
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How to pronounce grief and what this word means
grief translation: горе. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce grief
/ˈɡriːf/
grief translation
горе
grief examples
They sat together in silence, sharing their grief.
grief transcription
/ˈɡriːf/, /ˈɡriːf/
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grief meaning: what does it mean?
intense loss pain
grief pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
grief is pronounced as /ˈɡriːf/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
grief definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
They sat together in silence, sharing their grief. Translation: Они сидели вместе в тишине, разделяя своё горе.
Is grief part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?
Yes, grief (горе) can be learned in the Emotions and Feelings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is grief part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
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