Lamentation: meaning, definitions and examples
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lamentation
[ ˌlamɛnˈteɪʃ(ə)n ]
expression of grief
Lamentation refers to the passionate expression of grief or sorrow. It often involves crying, wailing, or mourning over a loss or tragedy.
Synonyms
grief, mourning, sorrow, wailing
Examples of usage
- The sound of lamentation filled the air as the villagers mourned the loss of their homes.
- Her lamentation could be heard from miles away, a heartbreaking sound of sorrow and despair.
religious context
In religious contexts, lamentation can refer to a prayer or song expressing sorrow or mourning, often directed towards a deity or higher power.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The psalms are full of lamentations, expressing the deep sorrow and longing of the human heart.
- During the funeral service, the priest led the congregation in a lamentation for the departed soul.
Translations
Translations of the word "lamentation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 lamentação
🇮🇳 विलाप
🇩🇪 Klage
🇮🇩 ratapan
🇺🇦 плач
🇵🇱 lament
🇯🇵 嘆き (なげき)
🇫🇷 lamentation
🇪🇸 lamentación
🇹🇷 ağıt
🇰🇷 애도
🇸🇦 رثاء
🇨🇿 nářek
🇸🇰 nárek
🇨🇳 哀悼 (āidào)
🇸🇮 žalovanje
🇮🇸 harmljóð
🇰🇿 жылау
🇬🇪 დარდი
🇦🇿 ağlama
🇲🇽 lamentación
Word origin
The word 'lamentation' has its roots in the Latin word 'lamentatio', which means 'wailing' or 'mourning'. It has been used in various forms across different cultures and religions as a means of expressing grief and sorrow. Lamentations are often found in ancient texts, poetry, and religious ceremonies as a way to process and convey deep emotions of loss and sadness.