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empiä — meaning in English

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English meaning

falter verb To lose strength, confidence, or momentum; to hesitate or waver.
hesitate verb To pause before doing or deciding something because of doubt or reluctance.

Senses

empiä is used for these senses in English:

falter (ambitransitive) To stammer; to utter with hesitation, or in a weak and trembling manner.
hesitate (intransitive) To stop or pause respecting decision or action; to be in suspense or uncertainty as to a determination.

falter — full definition

verb To lose strength, confidence, or momentum; to hesitate or waver.
verb To stumble or move unsteadily.

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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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