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purgatory

/ˈpɜrgəˌtɔri/ /ˈpɜːgətəri/
noun
GeneralReligion
  1. 1 araf uncountable

Definition (English)

(In some religions) A place or state where souls are purified after death before going to heaven.

Example Sentences

  1. The concept of purgatory is central to some beliefs.
    Araf kavramı bazı inançların merkezindedir.
  2. He prayed for souls in purgatory.
    Araftaki ruhlar için dua etti.
Figurative
  1. 1 çile, eziyet uncountable

Definition (English)

A very unpleasant experience or situation that you have to suffer.

Example Sentences

  1. Waiting for the exam results was pure purgatory.
    Sınav sonuçlarını beklemek tam bir çileydi.
  2. The long flight with a crying baby was purgatory.
    Ağlayan bir bebekle uzun uçuş tam bir eziyetti.

Collocations

in purgatorysouls in purgatorypure purgatory