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verrassing — meaning in English

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English meaning

jolt verb To shake or push something abruptly and roughly.
surprise noun Something unexpected, or the feeling caused by it.

Senses

verrassing is used for these senses in English:

jolt A surprise or shock.
surprise Something unexpected.
surprise The feeling that something unexpected has happened.

jolt — full definition

verb To shake or push something abruptly and roughly.
noun A sudden shock or shake, whether physical or emotional.

surprise — full definition

noun Something unexpected, or the feeling caused by it.
verb To cause someone to feel astonished by something unexpected.

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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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