Slain: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ก๏ธ
slain
[ sleษชn ]
past tense
Slain is the past participle of the verb 'slay', which means to kill or to cause the death of a person or creature. The term carries a connotation of violence or majesty in the act of killing, often used in literature or historical contexts. It may also imply an act of heroism when used in stories about battles or legendary figures. Slain is frequently used in narratives that describe conflicts or heroic deeds.
Synonyms
destroyed, executed, killed, murdered
Examples of usage
- The dragon was slain by the brave knight.
- Many soldiers were slain in the battle.
- He was slain during the ambush.
- The monster was swiftly slain by the hero.
Translations
Translations of the word "slain" in other languages:
๐ต๐น morto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคพเคฐ เคกเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช getรถtet
๐ฎ๐ฉ dibunuh
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะฑะธัะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ zabity
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฎบใใใ
๐ซ๐ท tuรฉ
๐ช๐ธ muerto
๐น๐ท รถldรผrรผlmรผล
๐ฐ๐ท ์ดํด๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุชูู
๐จ๐ฟ zabitรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ zabitรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ขซๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ umorjen
๐ฎ๐ธ drepinn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำฉะปััััะปะณะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รถldรผrรผlmรผล
๐ฒ๐ฝ asesinado
Word origin
The word 'slain' originates from the Old English term 'slฤan' which means 'to strike' or 'to slay'. It is related to the Proto-Germanic word '*slahan', which has similar meanings referring to hitting or striking. The evolution of the term is evident in various Germanic languages; for instance, in Old High German, 'sleihan' means 'to beat' or 'to strike'. As the English language evolved, 'slay' emerged in Middle English, and 'slain' became the past participle form. The word is often found in poetic and literary contexts, especially in narratives involving heroes and monsters, reflecting its rich historical backdrop in Anglo-Saxon literature where valor and battle were significant themes. Over the centuries, 'slain' has retained its dramatic connotation, frequently depicting acts of significant violence or bravery.