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Ledsen

Sad

Beginneradjective

Definition

Feeling unhappy.

Example

Hon blev ledsen av nyheten.

She became sad from the news.

Etymology

'Ledsen' originates from the Old Norse 'leiðr', which means sorrowful, reflecting deeper emotional states in the Viking era.

How & Where It’s Used

'Ledsen' is frequently used in informal spoken contexts to express sadness, recognized universally without significant regional differences.

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