purgatory
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/ˈpɜrgəˌtɔri/
/ˈpɜːgətəri/
GeneralReligion
- 1 araf uncountable
Definition (English)
(In some religions) A place or state where souls are purified after death before going to heaven.
Example Sentences
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The concept of purgatory is central to some beliefs.Araf kavramı bazı inançların merkezindedir.
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He prayed for souls in purgatory.Araftaki ruhlar için dua etti.
Figurative
- 1 çile, eziyet uncountable
Definition (English)
A very unpleasant experience or situation that you have to suffer.
Example Sentences
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Waiting for the exam results was pure purgatory.Sınav sonuçlarını beklemek tam bir çileydi.
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The long flight with a crying baby was purgatory.Ağlayan bir bebekle uzun uçuş tam bir eziyetti.
Collocations
in purgatorysouls in purgatorypure purgatory