World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesBewail
/bɪˈweɪl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To express deep sorrow or regret for something.
"She bewails the loss of her childhood home." - 2
To lament or mourn over something that is lost or gone.
"He bewails the passing of his friend."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'bewail' originates from the Old English 'biwēlan', which combines 'bi-' (by) and 'wēlan' (to wail). It has evolved through Middle English, retaining its meaning of expressing deep sorrow or lamentation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Bewail" is said worldwide
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déplorer
Transliteration: déplorer
"Elle déplore la perte de son enfance."
beklagen
Transliteration: beklagen
"Er beklagt den Verlust seines Freundes."
lamentare
Transliteration: lamentare
"Lei lamenta la perdita della sua casa d'infanzia."
lamentar
Transliteration: lamentar
"Él lamenta la muerte de su amigo."
lamentar
Transliteration: lamentar
"Ela lamenta a perda de sua casa."
शोक करना
Transliteration: shok karna
"वह अपने दोस्त की मृत्यु पर शोक करती है।"
哀悼
Transliteration: āidào
"她为失去的朋友感到哀悼。"
슬퍼하다
Transliteration: seulpeohada
"그는 친구의 죽음을 슬퍼한다."
悲しむ
Transliteration: kanashimu
"彼女は友人の死を悲しんでいます。"
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