lament

• Ein Substantiv, das den Ausdruck von Trauer, Kummer oder Bedauern bezeichnet, oft in Form eines Gedichts, Liedes oder einer wortlichen Klage. Es kann auch die Außerung selbst oder ein klagendes Klagelied meinen.

A noun referring to an expression of grief, sorrow, or regret, often in the form of a poem, song, or verbal complaint.

1. B2formal

   A passionate expression of grief, sorrow, or regret.

   Klage

   • The poem was a lament for lost youth.
   • Her lament over the death of her husband was heartbreaking.
   • The song is a lament about the destruction of the forest.

   Synonymedirgeelegylamentationmoanrequiemthrenodywail

   Antonymecelebrationjoyrejoicing

2. Musical compositionB2formal

   A song, poem, or piece of music expressing grief or mourning.

   Klage

   • The composer wrote a lament for the victims of the war.
   • The choir performed a beautiful lament at the funeral.
   • This traditional lament has been sung for centuries.

   Synonymecoronachdirgeelegymonodyplaintrequiemthrenody

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um Trauer, Bedauern oder Klage über einen Verlust oder eine unglückliche Situation auszudrücken.

A verb used to express sorrow, regret, or mourning over a loss or unfortunate situation.

1. Express grief or sorrowB2formal

   To feel or express sadness, regret, or mourning about something.

   beklagen

   • She lamented the loss of her childhood home.
   • The community lamented the passing of the beloved teacher.
   • He lamented his failure to achieve his goals.

   Synonymebemoanbewaildeploregrievekeenmoanmournsorrowwailweep

   Antonymecelebrateexultrejoice

2. Complain or express regretB2formal

   To express disappointment or dissatisfaction about a situation.

   Bedauern oder sich beschweren

   • Many citizens lament the decline of public transportation.
   • The critics lamented the lack of originality in modern cinema.
   • He lamented that he had wasted so much time.

   Synonymebemoanbewailcomplaindeploregrumblemoanmournregret

   Antonymeapplaudcelebratecommendpraiserejoice