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Meaning of ēna | Babel Free

Noun feminine CEFR C1 Standard
[ǣːna]

Definitions

  1. shadow (dark image produced by blocking light)
    declension-4, feminine
  2. locative singular of ēna
    feminine, form-of, locative, singular
  3. shade (place where sunlight does not fall)
    declension-4, feminine
  4. dark area or spot; dark object
    declension-4, feminine
  5. facial expression reflecting an unpleasant feeling
    declension-4, feminine

Equivalents

English shade shadow

Examples

“melna ēna”

black shadow

“ēnas stiepjas garākas”

the shadows are stretching longer

“mest ēnu”

to cast a shadow

“koku, koka ēna”

tree shade

“namu ēna”

house shade

“apsēsties, rotaļāties ēnā”

to sit, to play in the shade

“tumšas ēnas zem acīm”

dark area under the eyes

“prieksā uz ceļa kustējās neskaidras ēnas”

on the road ahead a vague shadow moved

“rūpju ēna”

shadow of concern

“skumju ēna”

shadow of sadness

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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