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ilmalaiva — meaning in English

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English meaning

blimp noun An airship kept in shape by the pressure of the gas inside it, rather than a rigid frame.
dirigible noun An airship that can be steered and powered under its own control.

Senses

ilmalaiva is used for these senses in English:

blimp (aviation) An airship constructed with a non-rigid lifting agent container.
dirigible (aviation) A self-propelled airship that can be steered.

blimp — full definition

noun An airship kept in shape by the pressure of the gas inside it, rather than a rigid frame.
noun Informal, sometimes unkind, term for an overweight person.

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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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