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mourning

/ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ /ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/

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verb

Trauern um, betrauern

To express sadness or sorrow for; to grieve over (especially a death).

Examples :

"The entire class was mourning the loss of their beloved teacher. "

Die gesamte Klasse trauerte um den Verlust ihres geliebten Lehrers.

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verb

Betrauern, beklagen

To utter in a sorrowful manner.

Examples :

"The student mourned the loss of his favorite book, whispering its title sadly. "

Der Schüler betrauerte den Verlust seines Lieblingsbuchs und flüsterte traurig seinen Titel.

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verb

Trauer tragen

To wear mourning.

Examples :

"After her grandmother's death, Sarah mourned by wearing a black dress for the funeral. "

Nach dem Tod ihrer Großmutter trug Sarah Trauer, indem sie ein schwarzes Kleid für die Beerdigung trug.

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noun

Trauer, Leid

The act of expressing or feeling sorrow or regret; lamentation.

Examples :

"The whole town was in mourning after the devastating flood. "

Die ganze Stadt trauerte nach der verheerenden Flut.

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noun

Trauer, Leid

Feeling or expressing sorrow over someone's death.

Examples :

"After her grandmother's death, Maria's family expressed their mourning through quiet reflection and shared memories. "

Nach dem Tod ihrer Großmutter drückte Marias Familie ihre Trauer durch stille Besinnung und gemeinsame Erinnerungen aus.

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noun

Trauerkleidung

The traditional clothes worn by those who mourn (in Western societies, typically coloured black).

Examples :

"At the funeral, everyone wore mourning, dark clothes to show their respect. "

Bei der Beerdigung trugen alle Trauerkleidung, dunkle Kleidung, um ihren Respekt zu zeigen.

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noun

Trauerflor, Trauerkleidung

Drapes or coverings associated with mourning.

Examples :

"The family hung black mourning at the window after their grandmother's death. "

Die Familie hing nach dem Tod ihrer Großmutter schwarzen Trauerflor ans Fenster.

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