Geschick — meaning in English

English meaning

• fate noun The power thought to control everything that happens, seen as unavoidable; also, the eventual outcome awaiting someone or something.
• finesse noun Skilful and delicate handling of a difficult or sensitive situation.
• knack noun A natural skill or ability for doing something well, often something that seems to come easily.
• sleight noun Skillful, quick trickery, especially in performing a deceptive feat with the hands.

Senses

Geschick is used for these senses in English:

• fate The presumed cause, force, principle, or divine will that predetermines events.
• finesse (uncountable) Skill in the handling or manipulation of a situation. [from c. 1520]
• knack A readiness in performance; aptness at doing something. [from 1580]
• sleight Dexterous practice; dexterity; skill.

fate — full definition

1. noun The power thought to control everything that happens, seen as unavoidable; also, the eventual outcome awaiting someone or something.
2. verb To determine or decide something in advance, as if by destiny.

finesse — full definition

1. noun Skilful and delicate handling of a difficult or sensitive situation.
2. verb To handle a tricky situation cleverly or skilfully, often to get around a problem.

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