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dekmantel — meaning in English

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English meaning

cloak noun A long, loose outer garment that hangs from the shoulders, often without sleeves.
pretext noun A false reason given to hide the real motive behind an action.

Senses

dekmantel is used for these senses in English:

cloak A blanket-like covering, often metaphorical.
pretext A false, contrived, or assumed purpose or reason; a pretense.

cloak — full definition

noun A long, loose outer garment that hangs from the shoulders, often without sleeves.
noun Something that hides or disguises the truth.
verb To cover, hide, or disguise something.

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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 Dutch words

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