katharsis — meaning in English: catharsis

Definition

▶ katharsis

Katharsis er en følelsesmæssig renselse eller lettelse, der opstår gennem oplevelsen af stærke følelser, ofte gennem kunst eller terapi.

Catharsis is an emotional cleansing or relief that occurs through experiencing strong emotions, often through art or therapy.

▶ Film kan ofte give en form for katharsis, når seeren bliver rørt af karakterernes oplevelser.

Movies can often provide a form of catharsis when the viewer is moved by the characters' experiences.

▶ Efter at have grædt over sin sorg oplevede hun en katharsis, som lettede hendes hjerte.

After crying over her grief, she experienced a catharsis that eased her heart.

▶ Den terapeutiske session førte til en katharsis, hvor han endelig kunne slippe sine undertrykte følelser.

The therapy session led to a catharsis where he could finally release his repressed emotions.