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ellende — meaning in English

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English meaning

hardship noun A period of severe difficulty, suffering, or lack; hard times.
misery noun A state of deep unhappiness, suffering, or distress.
plague noun A deadly, fast-spreading disease, especially historically the bubonic plague.
woe noun Deep sadness or distress, or a misfortune that causes it.

Senses

ellende is used for these senses in English:

misery Great unhappiness; extreme pain of body or mind; wretchedness; distress; woe.
plague (figurative) A grave nuisance, whatever greatly irritates.

misery — full definition

noun A state of deep unhappiness, suffering, or distress.
noun Something that causes great unhappiness, such as hardship or poverty.

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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”.

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