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What Does Sigh Mean?

Verb

  • To let out a long breath to show sadness or relief.
  • To make a sound that shows you are tired or bored.

Noun

  • A sound made when you breathe out slowly, often showing feelings like sadness or tiredness.

Sigh — Full Explanation

A sigh is when you take a deep breath and let it out slowly. People sigh when they feel tired, bored, or sometimes when they are thinking about something.

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Sigh Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
साँस लेना

sans lena

आह

aah

साँस छोड़ना

sans chhodna

kannada
ಆಹ್ (Aah)

Aah

ಉದಾಸಿ (Udaasi)

Udaasi

ಆಹ್ (Aah)

Aah

bengali
আহ (ah)

ah

শ্বাস ত্যাগ (shbash tyag)

shbash tyag

নিশ্বাস (nishbash)

nishbash

spanish
suspiro

sus-pi-ro

respiro

res-pi-ro

suspiro

sus-pi-ro

Frequently Asked Questions About Sigh

What does 'sigh' mean?
The word 'sigh' means to take a deep breath and let it out slowly, often to show feelings like sadness, relief, or tiredness.
How do you pronounce 'sigh'?
You pronounce 'sigh' like 'sai', rhyming with 'high'.
What is the origin of the word 'sigh'?
The word 'sigh' comes from the Old English word 'sīgan', which means to breathe out heavily.
What is the meaning of 'sigh' in Spanish?
The word 'sigh' in Spanish is 'suspiro' (suspiro).