languish in Polish
languish in Polish is marnieć, tęsknić, dogorywać — languish means to gradually lose strength, vitality, or spirit, especially over a long period of neglect or hardship.
languish in Polish
marnieć
(intransitive) To lose strength and become weak; to be in a state of weakness or sickness. [from 14th c.]
tęsknić
(intransitive) To pine away in longing for something; to have low spirits, especially from lovesickness. [from 14th c.]
dogorywać
(intransitive) To live in miserable or disheartening conditions. [from 15th c.]
pokutować
(intransitive) To live in miserable or disheartening conditions. [from 15th c.]
wlec się
(intransitive) To be neglected; to make little progress, be unsuccessful. [from 17th 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 Polish?
"languish" in Polish is marnieć, tęsknić, dogorywać. 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 Polish, "languish" is marnieć, tęsknić, dogorywać.
Are there other ways to say "languish" in Polish?
Yes — Polish has 5 translations listed for "languish": marnieć, tęsknić, dogorywać, pokutować, wlec się.
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