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be in mourning

/bi ɪn ˈmɔrnɪŋ/ /biː ɪn ˈmɔːnɪŋ/
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  1. 1 yasta olmak, yas tutmak

Definition (English)

To feel and show deep sadness because someone has recently died.

Example Sentences

  1. The whole nation was in mourning after the earthquake killed hundreds of people.
    Depremde yüzlerce kişi hayatını kaybettikten sonra bütün ülke yastaydı.
  2. Flags were lowered across the country while it was in mourning for the former president.
    Ülke eski cumhurbaşkanı için yas tutarken bayraklar her yerde yarıya indirildi.

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