entanglement in German

entanglement in German is Gewirr, Verwicklung — entanglement means the state of being twisted together or caught up in something physical, or the tangled mass itself.

entanglement in German

Gewirr

noun

The state or condition of being entangled; intricate and confused involution.

Verwicklung

noun

The state or condition of being entangled; intricate and confused involution.

What does "entanglement" mean?

noun The state of being twisted together or caught up in something physical, or the tangled mass itself.
"Fishing gear entanglement kills thousands of whales each year."
noun A complicated or compromising involvement with someone or something, especially a romantic or sexual relationship that is difficult to get out of.
"He described the affair as an entanglement rather than a relationship."
noun In physics, a quantum effect in which two or more particles share a single combined state, so that measuring one instantly determines the corresponding property of the other however far apart they are.
"Quantum entanglement underpins the security of quantum key distribution."

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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”.

entanglement in a sentence

Fishing gear entanglement kills thousands of whales each year.
Barbed wire entanglements ran the length of the trench.
He described the affair as an entanglement rather than a relationship.
She avoided any entanglement with the family business.

Similar words in German

affair complication involvement knot liaison quantum entanglement snarl tangle

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "entanglement" in German?

"entanglement" in German is Gewirr, Verwicklung. entanglement means: The state of being twisted together or caught up in something physical, or the tangled mass itself.

How do you use "entanglement" in a sentence?

Example: "Fishing gear entanglement kills thousands of whales each year." In German, "entanglement" is Gewirr, Verwicklung.

Are there other ways to say "entanglement" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "entanglement": Gewirr, Verwicklung.

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