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heartbreak

heartbreak

Meaning of heartbreak

emotional loss pain

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British English/ˈhɑːtbreɪk/
American English/ˈhɑrtbreɪk/
Russian transcription[rɐzˈbʲitojə ˈsʲert͡sə]
heartbreak
heartbreak - разбитое сердце
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heartbreak with Russian translation

heartbreak usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Конец отношений оставил у него глубоко разбитое сердце.

The end of the relationship left him with deep heartbreak.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Написание песен помогло ей исцелить разбитое сердце.

Writing songs helped her heal from heartbreak.

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

heartbreakразбитое сердце
familyсемья
parentsродители
momмама
dadпапа
childребёнок
childrenдети

heartbreak synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between heartbreak / sadness / grief / sorrow / anguish / despair

🇬🇧English
heartbreak

The same term — intense emotional pain from a loss, often romantic and acute.

B2Very Often

After the breakup, she was consumed by heartbreak.

После расставания она была опустошена разбитым сердцем.

🇬🇧English

A general feeling of unhappiness or low mood; broader and typically less intense than 'heartbreak'.

B1Very Often

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

В комнате чувствовалась грусть после известия.

🇬🇧English

Intense and often prolonged sorrow, commonly tied to bereavement; more formal and enduring than 'heartbreak'.

B2Often

The family experienced deep grief after the funeral.

Семья переживала глубокую скорбь после похорон.

🇬🇧English

A formal or literary word for deep sadness or regret; less specifically romantic than 'heartbreak'.

B2Often

She felt great sorrow over the missed opportunities.

Она испытывала глубокую скорбь из-за упущенных возможностей.

A
🇬🇧English
anguish

Severe mental or physical suffering; more acute and agonizing than typical 'heartbreak'.

C1Rarely

He was in such anguish that he could hardly speak.

Он был в такой агонии, что едва мог говорить.

D
🇬🇧English
despair

A feeling of utter hopelessness; emphasizes loss of hope rather than just emotional pain.

B2Often

After months of searching, he slipped into despair.

После месяцев поисков он впал в отчаяние.

R
🇬🇧English
romantic disappointment

Disappointment in a romantic context; a specific, sometimes milder cause of heartbreak.

B2Rarely

The relationship never started properly; it was a romantic disappointment.

Отношения так и не начались как следует; это было разочарование в любви.

E
🇬🇧English
emotional pain

A general term for psychological suffering; broader than 'heartbreak' and applicable to many causes.

B2Often

Therapy helped her cope with emotional pain after the accident.

Терапия помогла ей справиться с эмоциональной болью после аварии.

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heartbreak translation: разбитое сердце. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce heartbreak

/ˈhɑːtbreɪk/

heartbreak translation

разбитое сердце

heartbreak examples

The end of the relationship left him with deep heartbreak.

heartbreak transcription

/ˈhɑːtbreɪk/, /ˈhɑrtbreɪk/

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heartbreak meaning: what does it mean?

emotional loss pain

heartbreak pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

heartbreak is pronounced as /ˈhɑːtbreɪk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

heartbreak definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The end of the relationship left him with deep heartbreak. Translation: Конец отношений оставил у него глубоко разбитое сердце.

Is heartbreak part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?

Yes, heartbreak (разбитое сердце) can be learned in the Emotions and Feelings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is heartbreak part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, heartbreak (разбитое сердце) 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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