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sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me in German

sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me in German is Was kümmert's die Eiche wenn die Sau dran schabt.

sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me in German

Was kümmert's die Eiche wenn die Sau dran schabt

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(idiom) A response to taunting proclaiming the speaker's indifference.

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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 "sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me" in German?

"sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me" in German is Was kümmert's die Eiche wenn die Sau dran schabt.

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