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verderf — meaning in English

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English meaning

bane noun A person or thing that causes constant trouble or ruin.
perdition noun In religious belief, eternal punishment or damnation after death.

Senses

verderf is used for these senses in English:

bane (countable) A cause of misery or ruin.
perdition Absolute ruin; downfall.

perdition — full definition

noun In religious belief, eternal punishment or damnation after death.
noun Complete ruin or downfall.

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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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