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Doline — meaning in English

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English meaning

sinkhole noun A hole in the ground formed when water dissolves underlying rock, causing the surface to collapse.

Senses

Doline is used for these senses in English:

doline A depression (basin, hollow) in karstic terrain/limestone.
sinkhole (geology) A hole formed in soluble rock by the action of water, serving to conduct surface water to an underground passage.

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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

Erdfall Flussschwinde Schluckloch Schwalgloch Schwinde Abfluss Ablauf Senkloch Sinkloch