jamre

Danish

Etymology

Borrowed from Low German jammer. A nominalization from Old High German jāmar (“sorrow”). Cognate with Old English ġeōmor

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ˈjɑmˀʌ]

Noun

jamre c (singular definite jamreen, not used in plural form)

  1. (sometimes derogatory) (to express) sorrow, dissatisfaction (in the form of lamentations, complaints etc.).
    Synonym: klage
  2. pitiful, sad condition or state of something.
    Synonyms: ynk, elendighed
  • jammerlig
  • jammerhyl
  • jammerskrig
  • jammerklage

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