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svækkelse — meaning in English

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English meaning

decay verb To rot or gradually break down, especially of organic matter.
weakening noun A loss or reduction of strength.

Senses

svækkelse is used for these senses in English:

decay A deterioration of condition; loss of status, quality, strength, or fortune.
weakening An instance or process of loss of strength.

decay — full definition

verb To rot or gradually break down, especially of organic matter.
verb To decline gradually in quality, strength, or condition.
noun The process or result of rotting or gradual deterioration.
noun In physics, the process by which an unstable atomic nucleus or particle breaks down over time.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Danish words

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