Tal der Tränen

German

Etymology

Loan translation of Latin lacrimārum vallis in the Salve Regina, referring there to the world as a whole. Thence also English vale of tears.

Pronunciation

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Noun

Tal der Tränen n (strong, genitive Tales der Tränen or Tals der Tränen, plural Täler der Tränen)

  1. vale of tears (a place or state of sorrow)
    Synonym: Jammertal

Declension

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