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adumbrate in German

adumbrate in German is umreißen — adumbrate means to hint that something will happen, without saying so clearly.

adumbrate in German

umreißen

verb

To give a vague outline.

What does "adumbrate" mean?

verb To hint that something will happen, without saying so clearly.
verb To describe something only roughly, without going into detail.
verb To hide something, or cast a shadow over it.

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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”.

Similar words in German

insinuate intimate outline sketch

Common German translations

the of to AND A in I IS that for you IT

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What is "adumbrate" in German?

"adumbrate" in German is umreißen. adumbrate means: To hint that something will happen, without saying so clearly.

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