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stuwkracht — meaning in English

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English meaning

impetus noun Something that drives or encourages an action to happen; a driving force.
thrust noun A sudden strong push or lunge forward.

Senses

stuwkracht is used for these senses in English:

impetus A force, either internal or external, that impels; an impulse.
impetus The force or energy associated with a moving body; a stimulus.
thrust The force generated by propulsion, as in a jet engine.

thrust — full definition

noun A sudden strong push or lunge forward.
noun The main point or focus of an argument or plan.
verb To push something forward with force, often suddenly.

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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

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