languish in Turkish
languish in Turkish is gevşemek, durgunlaşmak, sürünmek — languish means to gradually lose strength, vitality, or spirit, especially over a long period of neglect or hardship.
languish in Turkish
gevşemek
(intransitive) To lose strength and become weak; to be in a state of weakness or sickness. [from 14th c.]
durgunlaşmak
(intransitive) To pine away in longing for something; to have low spirits, especially from lovesickness. [from 14th c.]
sürünmek
(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 Turkish?
"languish" in Turkish is gevşemek, durgunlaşmak, sürünmek. 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 Turkish, "languish" is gevşemek, durgunlaşmak, sürünmek.
Are there other ways to say "languish" in Turkish?
Yes — Turkish has 3 translations listed for "languish": gevşemek, durgunlaşmak, sürünmek.
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