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grief

grief

Meaning of grief

intense loss pain

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British English/ˈɡriːf/
American English/ˈɡriːf/
Russian transcription[ˈɡorʲe]
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grief with Russian translation

grief usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Они сидели вместе в тишине, разделяя своё горе.

They sat together in silence, sharing their grief.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Её горе проявлялось в мелочах, например в том, что она оставляла шторы закрытыми.

Her grief showed in small things, like leaving the curtains closed.

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grief belongs to the topic "Emotions and Feelings". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

griefгоре
familyсемья
parentsродители
momмама
dadпапа
childребёнок
childrenдети

grief synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between grief / sorrow / bereavement / anguish / sadness / misery

🇬🇧English
grief

intense sorrow, especially after a loss; the primary term

B2Very Often

She was overcome with grief after her father's funeral.

Она была охвачена горем после похорон отца.

🇬🇧English

general sadness or regret; somewhat more formal or literary than 'sadness'

B2Often

He expressed his sorrow at the news of her illness.

Он выразил свою скорбь из‑за известия о её болезни.

B
🇬🇧English
bereavement

the state of having lost a close relative or friend through death; somewhat formal/clinical

B2Rarely

She took two weeks' leave for bereavement after her father's death.

Она взяла двухнедельный отпуск по случаю утраты после смерти отца.

A
🇬🇧English
anguish

severe mental or emotional pain; often more intense and acute than ordinary grief

B2Often

He screamed in anguish after hearing the news.

Он закричал от агонии/мучительной боли, услышав новость.

🇬🇧English

general feeling of unhappiness or sorrow; broader and often less intense than 'grief'

B2Very Often

There was a feeling of sadness in the room after the announcement.

После объявления в комнате воцарилась печаль.

M
🇬🇧English
misery

prolonged suffering or extreme unhappiness; can be physical or emotional

B2Often

He lived in misery after the relationship ended.

После разрыва он жил в страданиях/ужасном состоянии.

M
🇬🇧English
mourning

the public or customary expression of grief, especially after a death (rituals, attire)

B2Often

The family observed a period of mourning after the accident.

Семья соблюдала период траура после аварии.

🇬🇧English

emotional pain or anguish, often from romantic loss or longing; somewhat informal

B2Rarely

She felt a deep heartache when they separated.

Она испытывала сильную сердечную боль, когда они расстались.

D
🇬🇧English
despair

a complete loss of hope; an intense feeling of hopelessness rather than only sadness

B2Often

In his despair he considered giving up everything.

В своём отчаянии он думал всё бросить.

W
🇬🇧English
woe

sorrow or trouble; literary or old-fashioned, often used in idioms ('woe is me')

B2Rarely

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?

Yes, grief (горе) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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