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pakkomielle — meaning in English

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English meaning

obsession noun A single idea, activity, or interest that dominates someone's thoughts far more than is normal or healthy.

Senses

pakkomielle is used for these senses in English:

obsession An idea that engenders a compulsive or irrational preoccupation, or the preoccupation thereby engendered.
obsession An activity or entity that inspires a compulsive and potentially unhealthy fixation, or the fixation thereby inspired.

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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”.

Related Finnish words

riippuvuus