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catharsis in Swedish

catharsis in Swedish is katarsis, katharsis — catharsis means a powerful release of pent-up emotion, often triggered by a dramatic experience like a film, book, or performance.

catharsis in Swedish

katarsis
noun
(drama) A release of emotional tension after an overwhelming vicarious experience, resulting in the purging or purification of the emotions, as through watching a dramatic production (especially a tragedy).
katharsis
noun
(drama) A release of emotional tension after an overwhelming vicarious experience, resulting in the purging or purification of the emotions, as through watching a dramatic production (especially a tragedy).

What does "catharsis" mean?

  1. noun A powerful release of pent-up emotion, often triggered by a dramatic experience like a film, book, or performance.
    "Watching the tragedy unfold on stage gave the audience a real sense of catharsis."
  2. noun More broadly, any process of releasing and clearing out strong emotions.
    "Screaming into a pillow was his go-to catharsis after a bad day."

catharsis in a sentence

  • Watching the tragedy unfold on stage gave the audience a real sense of catharsis.
  • Writing about the accident in her journal became a form of catharsis.
  • Screaming into a pillow was his go-to catharsis after a bad day.

Common Swedish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "catharsis" in Swedish?

"catharsis" in Swedish is katarsis, katharsis. catharsis means: A powerful release of pent-up emotion, often triggered by a dramatic experience like a film, book, or performance.

How do you use "catharsis" in a sentence?

Example: "Watching the tragedy unfold on stage gave the audience a real sense of catharsis." In Swedish, "catharsis" is katarsis, katharsis.

Are there other ways to say "catharsis" in Swedish?

Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "catharsis": katarsis, katharsis.

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