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kaipaus — meaning in English

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English meaning

hankering noun A strong craving or longing for something.
longing noun A strong, often wistful desire for something.
yearning noun A deep, wistful longing for something.

Senses

kaipaus is used for these senses in English:

hankering (often, followed by for or after) A strong, restless desire, longing, or mental inclination.
longing An earnest and deep, not greatly passionate, but rather melancholic desire.
yearning A wistful or melancholy longing.

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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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