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basket case in German

basket case in German is Nervenbündel, hoffnungsloser Fall.

basket case in German

Nervenbündel

noun

hoffnungsloser Fall

noun

(colloquial) An institution or country in a bad condition or difficult situation (economically, financially or otherwise). [from 20th c.]

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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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What is "basket case" in German?

"basket case" in German is Nervenbündel, hoffnungsloser Fall.

Are there other ways to say "basket case" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "basket case": Nervenbündel, hoffnungsloser Fall.

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