Tribulations: meaning, definitions and examples
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tribulations
[ ˌtrɪbjuˈleɪʃənz ]
difficulties
Tribulations refer to a state of great trouble or suffering. It can be a period of adversity, affliction, or hardship that tests one's endurance. Tribulations are often seen as challenges that one must overcome in life.
Synonyms
difficulties, hardships, trials
Examples of usage
- Despite the tribulations she faced, she never lost hope.
- The tribulations of war have left deep scars on the country.
- His faith helped him endure the tribulations of life.
- Going through tribulations can make a person stronger.
- The tribulations of the past have shaped who he is today.
Translations
Translations of the word "tribulations" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tribulações
🇮🇳 कठिनाइयाँ
🇩🇪 Bedrängnisse
🇮🇩 kesulitan
🇺🇦 невзгоди
🇵🇱 uciski
🇯🇵 試練
🇫🇷 tribulations
🇪🇸 tribulaciones
🇹🇷 sıkıntılar
🇰🇷 시련
🇸🇦 محَن
🇨🇿 útrapy
🇸🇰 útrapy
🇨🇳 磨难
🇸🇮 stiske
🇮🇸 þrautir
🇰🇿 қиындықтар
🇬🇪 ტანჯვა
🇦🇿 əziyyətlər
🇲🇽 tribulaciones
Word origin
The word 'tribulations' originated from the Latin word 'tribulare', which means to press, oppress, or afflict. In the Christian Bible, 'tribulation' is often used to refer to suffering or distress. Over time, the term has come to symbolize the challenges and difficulties that people face in their lives, highlighting the idea of enduring hardships and overcoming adversity.