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Hecht — meaning in English

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English meaning

pike noun A long spear once carried by foot soldiers, used for thrusting rather than throwing.

Senses

Hecht is used for these senses in English:

pickerel A freshwater fish of the genus Esox.
pike Any carnivorous freshwater fish of the genus Esox, especially the northern pike, Esox lucius.

pike — full definition

noun A long spear once carried by foot soldiers, used for thrusting rather than throwing.
noun A large predatory freshwater fish with a long body and pointed jaws.
verb To back out of a plan, commitment, or fight at the last moment.

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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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