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knagen — meaning in English

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English meaning

fret verb To worry or feel anxious about something.
gnaw verb To bite or chew persistently on something tough.
sap noun The watery fluid that circulates through a plant, carrying nutrients.

Senses

knagen is used for these senses in English:

fret (ambitransitive) To gnaw; to consume, to eat away.
sap (transitive) To gradually weaken.

fret — full definition

verb To worry or feel anxious about something.
noun One of the raised ridges across the neck of a guitar or similar instrument, used to mark finger positions.

gnaw — full definition

verb To bite or chew persistently on something tough.
verb To cause ongoing worry or discomfort.

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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

fret ongerust zijn bewerken doorzagen met een figuurzaag vreten verslinden piekeren verontrusten zorgen maken sap ploertendoder spint