męka — meaning in English
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English meaning
- martyrdom noun The suffering or death endured by a martyr because of their beliefs.
- misery noun A state of deep unhappiness, suffering, or distress.
- passion noun An intense feeling or enthusiasm, especially love or strong interest.
- purgatory noun In Catholic belief, a temporary state after death in which souls are purified before entering Heaven.
- suffering noun Pain or distress, whether physical or emotional.
- torment noun Severe physical or mental suffering.
Senses
męka is used for these senses in English:
- martyrdom The condition of a martyr; the death or suffering of a martyr; the death or suffering on account of adherence to the Christian faith, or to any cause.
- misery Great unhappiness; extreme pain of body or mind; wretchedness; distress; woe.
- passion (Christianity, usually capitalized) The suffering of Jesus leading up to and during his crucifixion.
- purgatory Any situation where suffering is endured, particularly as part of a process of redemption.
- suffering The condition of someone who suffers; a state of pain or distress.
- torment Any extreme pain, anguish or misery, either physical or mental.
martyrdom — full definition
- noun The suffering or death endured by a martyr because of their beliefs.
- noun Extreme, prolonged suffering of any kind, often exaggerated for effect.
misery — full definition
- noun A state of deep unhappiness, suffering, or distress.
- noun Something that causes great unhappiness, such as hardship or poverty.
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