pined
Aussprache: [paɪnd]
Wort
Kontext: „feelings“
(verb) to feel very sad or to miss someone or something a lot, often with a deep desire to be with them again. When you pine for someone, it means you really want to be near them because you care a lot.
Beispiel
She pined for her best friend who moved away and she wrote her letters every week.
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He didn't pine for the old days because he was happy with how things are now.
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Do you ever pine for a family member who lives far away?
Kontext: „health“
(verb) to become weaker or to lose strength and health, usually because of sadness or longing. It can happen when someone misses something very much and doesn't take care of themselves.
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After her pet passed away, she pined for a few weeks but eventually felt better.
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He did not pine away during the summer; instead, he enjoyed many outdoor activities.
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What do you think happens when someone pines away from loneliness?
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