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Pronunciation / Transliteration: āidào
"民众为逝者进行哀悼。"
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The expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died.
"The family is in deep mourning after the sudden loss."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'mourning' originates from the Old English 'murnan', which means 'to grieve or lament'. It has evolved through Middle English as 'mournen', reflecting a deep emotional response to loss, particularly in the context of death.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Mourning" is said worldwide
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deuil
Transliteration: deuil
"La nation est en deuil."
Trauer
Transliteration: Trauer
"Sie tragen Trauer um ihren Vater."
lutto
Transliteration: lutto
"La cittadinanza è in lutto."
luto
Transliteration: luto
"Llevaban ropa negra en señal de luto."
luto
Transliteration: luto
"A cidade decretou luto oficial."
शोक
Transliteration: shok
"पूरा देश शोक में डूबा है।"
哀悼
Transliteration: āidào
"民众为逝者进行哀悼。"
애도
Transliteration: aedo
"국민들은 깊은 애도를 표했습니다."
喪
Transliteration: mo
"彼らは喪に服している。"
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