тоска
longing; deep sadness
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/tɐˈska/
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Cultural Note
This word has strong cultural resonance in Russian and often suggests deeper emotional longing than ordinary sadness.
📝 Example Sentences
Я чувствовал тоску по дому.
I felt a longing for home.
После её отъезда у него появилась тоска.
After she left, he developed a deep sadness.