How is the word сокрушаться translated from Russian to English

Выражать глубокую печаль по какому-либо поводу.

To express deep sadness about something.

verb
English translation
Lament

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  • Они сокрушались об утрате старого театра. They lamented the loss of the old theater.

  • Она пела старинный плач по умершим. She sang an old lament for the dead.

  • Критики сокрушаются об упадке маленьких книжных. Critics lament the decline of small bookshops.

  • Альбом заканчивается тихим плачем. The album ends with a quiet lament.

  • Не сокрушайся о том, чего не можешь изменить. Don't lament what you can't change.

  • Ты знаешь, кто написал этот плач? Do you know who wrote this lament?

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FAQ about “сокрушаться”

How is “сокрушаться” translated from Russian?
“сокрушаться” translates into English as “Lament”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “сокрушаться” mean?
Meaning of “сокрушаться”: Выражать глубокую печаль по какому-либо поводу. In English — “Lament”.
What part of speech is “сокрушаться”?
“сокрушаться” is a verb.
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