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loskomen — meaning in English

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English meaning

calve verb To give birth to a calf.
unfasten verb To undo something so that it comes apart or disconnects.
untie verb To undo a knot or something tied.

Senses

loskomen is used for these senses in English:

calve (intransitive, figuratively, especially of an iceberg) To break off.
unfasten (intransitive) To come unloosed or untied.
untie (intransitive) To become untied or loosed.

calve — full definition

verb To give birth to a calf.
verb To break off a large piece of ice, as a glacier or ice shelf does.

unfasten — full definition

verb To undo something so that it comes apart or disconnects.
verb To become loose or untied.

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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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