lament
gb/ləmˈɛnt/ us/ləmˈɛnt/
C1
Inglese
~ 8000
gyászol, fájlal, kesergés, elégia, sirató
VERBO
C1
FORMAL
1
gyászol
B2
Schema d'uso:
to lament [someone/something]
Families gathered to lament the loss of loved ones after the disaster.
A családok összegyűltek, hogy a katasztrófa után meggyászolják szeretteik elvesztését.
Fans around the world lamented the death of the legendary singer.
A világ minden táján a rajongók a legendás énekes halálát gyászolták.
The community still laments the closing of the old school that had stood there for a century.
In her letter, she lamented the loss of a friendship that had once meant everything to her.
Esempi per chi studia
People came together to lament the death of the leader.
Az emberek összegyűltek, hogy meggyászolják a vezető halálát.
He still laments the loss of his dog.
Még mindig gyászolja a kutyája elvesztését.
The city laments the closing of the hospital.
She quietly lamented the loss of her childhood home.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes use "lament" in very casual situations where a lighter word like "be sad about" or "be upset about" sounds more natural. "Lament" usually suggests strong, serious sadness, often about death or a major loss, and fits best in formal speech, writing, or emotional descriptions, not in everyday minor complaints.
Significato
express deep sorrow or grief
Collocazioni
lament the loss of
|lament the death of
|widely lamented
|deeply lamented
|publicly lament
|a nation laments
Sinonimi
mourn (More common in everyday speech for reacting to death or loss; slightly less formal and literary than "lament".)
Contrari
rejoice (Focuses on openly showing great happiness, which contrasts with expressing deep sadness.)
Temi
emotions
|death
|relationships
|communication
Definizione
to say or show that you are very sad, especially because someone died or you lost something important
To express or show deep sadness, especially because someone has died or something very important has been lost.
VERBO
C1
FORMAL
2
fájlal
C1
Schema d'uso:
to lament [the fact that] [clause]
Many commentators lament the decline of local journalism.
Sok kommentátor fájlalja a helyi újságírás hanyatlását.
Parents have long lamented the fact that childcare is so expensive.
A szülők régóta fájlalják, hogy ilyen drága a gyermekfelügyelet.
Environmental groups lamented the government’s decision to weaken the new regulations.
Teachers lament the lack of funding for arts programs in schools.
Esempi per chi studia
Experts lament the rise in food prices.
A szakértők fájlalják az élelmiszerárak emelkedését.
Students lament the fact that the library closes early.
A diákok fájlalják, hogy a könyvtár korán bezár.
Some people lament the loss of green spaces in the city.
The mayor lamented the low number of volunteers.
Errore comune:
Learners may use "lament" like casual verbs such as "complain" in everyday speech. However, "lament" sounds formal and is more common in news, essays, and serious discussion. It is also often followed by "the fact that" or a noun phrase, not by an object + infinitive (say *"lament people to do"* is incorrect).
Significato
complain or regret about situation
Collocazioni
lament the fact that
|lament a decision
|lament the decline of
|lament the lack of
|critics lament
|officials lament
Sinonimi
regret (More neutral and common; can be about personal feelings, while "lament" often sounds more formal or public and can include criticism.)
Contrari
welcome (Means to be pleased about or support a situation, the opposite of expressing disappointment or disapproval.)
Temi
emotions
|society
|politics
|communication
Definizione
to say that you are not happy about a situation and wish it were different, in a serious or formal way
To say that you are unhappy, disappointed, or critical about a situation, often in a serious or public way.
SOSTANTIVO
C1
FORMAL
3
kesergés
C1
Schema d'uso:
a lament for [someone/something]
Her speech was a moving lament for the victims of the war.
A beszéde megrendítő kesergés volt a háború áldozataiért.
The article reads like a lament for a city that no longer exists.
A cikk úgy hat, mint egy kesergés egy már nem létező város fölött.
What began as a simple report soon became a bitter lament about political corruption.
Esempi per chi studia
His letter was a long lament about his hard life.
A levele hosszas kesergés volt a nehéz életéről.
The book is a lament for lost traditions.
A könyv kesergés az elveszett hagyományok fölött.
Her talk turned into a lament for the old days.
The poem is a sad lament for her first love.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes think "lament" as a noun means only a song or poem, but it can also be any strong, often serious, expression of sadness or regret in speech, writing, or conversation.
Significato
spoken or written expression of sorrow
Collocazioni
a bitter lament
|a heartfelt lament
|a passionate lament
|a lament for the past
|turn into a lament
|a familiar lament
Sinonimi
complaint (More common and broader; often about minor problems, while "lament" suggests stronger, more emotional or serious sadness or regret.)
Contrari
celebration (A joyful expression, often spoken or written, which contrasts with a sad or regretful expression.)
Temi
emotions
|communication
Definizione
words, often in speech or writing, that show strong sadness or regret
A spoken or written expression of deep sadness, regret, or disappointment.
SOSTANTIVO
C1
LITERARY
4
Schema d'uso:
a lament for [someone/something]
The lone piper played a mournful lament as the coffin was carried past.
A magányos dudás szívszorító siratót játszott, miközben a koporsót elvitték mellette.
The film opens with a traditional lament sung in a low, trembling voice.
A film egy hagyományos siratóval kezdődik, amelyet mély, reszkető hangon énekelnek.
Her latest composition is a haunting lament for the victims of the earthquake.
Esempi per chi studia
They sang a slow lament at the funeral.
Lassú siratót énekeltek a temetésen.
The band played a soft lament for the dead soldiers.
A zenekar halk elégiát játszott az elesett katonák emlékére.
This old song is a famous Scottish lament.
The movie begins with a sad violin lament.
Errore comune:
Learners may not realize this noun is often limited to artistic works like songs and poems; using it for any sad song can sound odd if the song is not clearly about loss or death.
Significato
song or poem of mourning
Collocazioni
a funeral lament
|a traditional lament
|a haunting lament
|a Celtic lament
|sing a lament
|play a lament
Sinonimi
dirge (A formal or old-fashioned word mainly for a slow, sad song for the dead; often more strictly tied to funerals than "lament.")
Contrari
anthem (A strong, often uplifting song of praise or pride, which contrasts with a sad song of mourning.)
Temi
emotions
|art
|death
|arts_entertainment
Definizione
a sad song, poem, or piece of music that shows strong sorrow, usually for someone who has died
A song, poem, or piece of music that expresses deep sorrow, especially for someone who has died or for something that has been lost.
Grammatica
Forma base
lament
IPA
GB/ləmˈɛnt/
US/ləmˈɛnt/
Sillabe e accento
lament (1 sillaba)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: lament
- Plural: laments
Verb
- Base: lament
- 3rd Person Singular: laments
- Present Participle: lamenting
- Past: lamented
Famiglia di parole
Forms
laments
noun
lamenting
verb
lamented
verb
Core family
lamentable
adjective C1
Related words
lamentably
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unlamented
adjective
Advanced or less common
lamentation
noun C1
Espressioni
lament the fact that
1/ləmˈɛnt ðə fˈækt ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
formal
express regret that something is true
to say in a serious way that you are unhappy about something that is true or has happened
Esempi
- Many parents lament the fact that they have so little time with their children.
- Critics lament the fact that public spaces are disappearing from the city.
lament the loss of
1/ləmˈɛnt ðə lˈɔs əv/
fixed phrase
formal
express sorrow about a loss
to say or show strong sadness because someone or something has been lost
Esempi
- People around the world lament the loss of innocent lives in the conflict.
- Residents continue to lament the loss of the old market that was the heart of the neighborhood.