Romance · People and relationships
be heartbroken
feel deep sadness
To feel extremely sad or distressed, especially after a loss, disappointment or the end of a relationship.
This vs that
I was heartbroken after the break-up.
I was disappointed by the break-up.
Hear it in real life
How did Daniel cope after the break-up?
He was heartbroken for months, to be honest.
She was heartbroken when her partner ended the relationship without warning.
Which sounds natural?
Psst — which one would you actually say?
The native phrase is emotional and natural when describing deep sadness.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: I was heartbroken because he broke up ‸ me.
Say: I was heartbroken because he broke up with me.
The phrase is 'break up with someone'.
Say it together
Whole chunks natives use with it.
be heartbroken over/about ___
She was heartbroken over the end of the relationship.
He was heartbroken about having to leave his home town.
Phrases to borrow
More for talking about romance.
go on a date with ___
I'm going on a date with someone I met online.
be mad about ___
He's absolutely mad about his new girlfriend.
Romance words
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Your turn: say it out loud
I was absolutely heartbroken.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
be heartbroken
feel deep sadness
“She was heartbroken when her partner ended the relationship without warning.”
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