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Barbarismus — meaning in English

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English meaning

barbarism noun An act of extreme cruelty or savagery.

Senses

Barbarismus is used for these senses in English:

barbarism A barbaric act.
barbarism An error in language use within a single word, such as a mispronunciation.

barbarism — full definition

noun An act of extreme cruelty or savagery.
noun A state of being uncivilized or culturally undeveloped.
noun An incorrect or ungrammatical use of language, such as a mixed-up word or mispronunciation.

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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 German words

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