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innere Leere

/ˈɪnəʁə ˈleːʁə/
noun★Intermediate— inner emptiness
psychological

A profound sense of emotional or existential emptiness, often associated with feelings of loneliness, loss, or lack of purpose.

Die innere Leere nach dem Verlust eines geliebten Menschen kann überwältigend sein.

The inner emptiness after losing a loved one can be overwhelming.

💡

This phrase is often used to describe a deep emotional void that may arise from trauma, grief, or a sense of disconnection from oneself or others.

Collocations

tiefe innere Leeredeep inner emptinessinnere Leere füllento fill inner emptiness

Synonyms

innere LeereSeelenleereLeere im Herzen

Antonyms

innere FülleZufriedenheitErfüllung

Related Phrases

Seelenleerephrase
soul emptiness
Leere im Herzenphrase
emptiness in the heart

💡Pro Tip

Psychological Context

This phrase is often used in discussions about mental health, grief, or existential crises.

⚡Gold Rule

Usage in Literature

In literature, 'innere Leere' is often used to describe a character's emotional state or existential dilemma.

📖Word Origin

The phrase combines 'inner' (inner) and 'Leere' (emptiness), reflecting a psychological state of void or hollowness.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in psychological and literary contexts to describe a profound emotional or existential emptiness.

Word Breakdown

innere
inner
adjective
+
Leere
emptiness
noun
Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch

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