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opgaan — meaning in English

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English meaning

ascend verb To move or climb upward.
immerse verb To put something completely under the surface of a liquid.

Senses

opgaan is used for these senses in English:

ascend (intransitive) To move upward, to fly, to soar.
immerse (transitive) To involve or engage deeply.

ascend — full definition

verb To move or climb upward.
verb To rise to a higher position, rank, or throne.

immerse — full definition

verb To put something completely under the surface of a liquid.
verb To involve oneself completely in an activity or experience.

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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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