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languish in Czech

languish in Czech is zeslábnout, živořit — languish means to gradually lose strength, vitality, or spirit, especially over a long period of neglect or hardship.

languish in Czech

zeslábnout
verb
(intransitive) To lose strength and become weak; to be in a state of weakness or sickness. [from 14th c.]
živořit
verb
(intransitive) To live in miserable or disheartening conditions. [from 15th c.]

What does "languish" mean?

  1. verb To gradually lose strength, vitality, or spirit, especially over a long period of neglect or hardship.
    "The prisoner languished in his cell for years without trial."
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languish in a sentence

  • The prisoner languished in his cell for years without trial.
  • The project languished for months after funding was cut.

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What is "languish" in Czech?

"languish" in Czech is zeslábnout, živořit. languish means: To gradually lose strength, vitality, or spirit, especially over a long period of neglect or hardship.

How do you use "languish" in a sentence?

Example: "The prisoner languished in his cell for years without trial." In Czech, "languish" is zeslábnout, živořit.

Are there other ways to say "languish" in Czech?

Yes — Czech has 2 translations listed for "languish": zeslábnout, živořit.

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