languish in German
languish in German is ermatten, erschlaffen, siechen — languish means to gradually lose strength, vitality, or spirit, especially over a long period of neglect or hardship.
languish in German
ermatten
(intransitive) To lose strength and become weak; to be in a state of weakness or sickness. [from 14th c.]
erschlaffen
(intransitive) To lose strength and become weak; to be in a state of weakness or sickness. [from 14th c.]
siechen
(intransitive) To lose strength and become weak; to be in a state of weakness or sickness. [from 14th c.]
schmachten
(intransitive) To pine away in longing for something; to have low spirits, especially from lovesickness. [from 14th c.]
sehnen
(intransitive) To pine away in longing for something; to have low spirits, especially from lovesickness. [from 14th c.]
sich verzehren
(intransitive) To pine away in longing for something; to have low spirits, especially from lovesickness. [from 14th c.]
dahinsiechen
(intransitive) To live in miserable or disheartening conditions. [from 15th c.]
schmachten
(intransitive) To live in miserable or disheartening conditions. [from 15th c.]
What does "languish" mean?
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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 German?
"languish" in German is ermatten, erschlaffen, siechen. 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 German, "languish" is ermatten, erschlaffen, siechen.
Are there other ways to say "languish" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "languish": ermatten, erschlaffen, siechen, schmachten, sehnen, sich verzehren.
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