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gewin — meaning in English

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English meaning

lucre noun Money or wealth, especially when gained dishonestly or seen as morally corrupting.
purchase verb To buy something by paying money for it.

Senses

gewin is used for these senses in English:

lucre Money, riches, or wealth, especially when seen as having a corrupting effect or causing greed, or obtained in an underhanded manner.
purchase That which is obtained, got or acquired, in any manner, honestly or dishonestly; property; possession; acquisition.

purchase — full definition

verb To buy something by paying money for it.
noun Something bought, or the act of buying it.
noun A firm grip or mechanical hold used to move or lift something heavy.

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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

profijt aankoop aanschaf verwerving koop aanwinst verwerven bekomen gewinnen winnen aanschaffen aankopen