sigh in Dutch

sigh in Dutch is zucht, klacht, verzuchting — sigh means to let out a long, audible breath, usually as a sign of tiredness, sadness, relief, or frustration.

sigh in Dutch

zucht

intj

An expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration, or the like, often used in casual written contexts.

zucht

noun

A deep, prolonged audible inhale and exhale of breath; as when fatigued, frustrated, grieved, or relieved; the act of sighing.

klacht

noun

(figurative) a manifestation of grief; a lament.

verzuchting

noun

(figurative) a manifestation of grief; a lament.

zuchten

verb

(intransitive) To inhale a larger quantity of air than usual, and immediately expel it; to make a deep single audible respiration, especially as the result or involuntary expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, frustration, or the like.

What does "sigh" mean?

verb To let out a long, audible breath, usually as a sign of tiredness, sadness, relief, or frustration.
"Tom sighed heavily when he saw how much washing-up was waiting for him."
noun A long, audible breath let out to express tiredness, sadness, relief, or frustration.
"With a sigh of relief, she sat down after the long exam."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

sigh in a sentence

Tom sighed heavily when he saw how much washing-up was waiting for him.
She sighed and put down the phone after another rejection.
With a sigh of relief, she sat down after the long exam.
The teacher let out a weary sigh and rubbed her eyes.

Similar words in Dutch

breathe out exhalation exhale

Common Dutch translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sigh" in Dutch?

"sigh" in Dutch is zucht, klacht, verzuchting. sigh means: To let out a long, audible breath, usually as a sign of tiredness, sadness, relief, or frustration.

How do you use "sigh" in a sentence?

Example: "Tom sighed heavily when he saw how much washing-up was waiting for him." In Dutch, "sigh" is zucht, klacht, verzuchting.

Are there other ways to say "sigh" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "sigh": zucht, klacht, verzuchting, zuchten.

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