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Eiszeit — meaning in English

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English meaning

glacial adj Relating to glaciers or ice ages.

Senses

Eiszeit is used for these senses in English:

glacial A glacial period (colloquially known as an ice age).
ice age (colloquial) Any of several glacial periods (within a scientific ice age) marked by episodes of extensive glaciation alternating with episodes of relative warmth (interglacial).

glacial — full definition

adj Relating to glaciers or ice ages.
adj Extremely slow, like the movement of a glacier.
adj Very cold, or (of a manner) cold and unfriendly.

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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

glazial eisig eiskalt Glazial Kaltzeit Eiszeitalter