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verkwisten — meaning in English

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English meaning

dissipate verb To gradually scatter or disappear.
squander verb To waste money, time, or an opportunity carelessly.
waste noun Material that is no longer wanted or useful; rubbish.

Senses

verkwisten is used for these senses in English:

dissipate (transitive) To use up or waste; squander.
squander To waste, lavish, splurge; to spend lavishly or profusely; to dissipate.
waste (transitive) To wear away by degrees; to impair gradually; to deteriorate; to diminish by constant loss; to use up; to consume; to spend; to wear out.

dissipate — full definition

verb To gradually scatter or disappear.
verb To waste or squander resources, money, or energy.

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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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