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Günstling — meaning in English

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English meaning

minion noun A follower or underling who carries out orders, often unquestioningly, for someone more powerful.
protege noun A person who is taught, guided and helped forward in their career by someone more experienced and influential.

Senses

Günstling is used for these senses in English:

minion A sycophantic follower.
protégé A person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced person (a protector or mentor).

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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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