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Irreführung — meaning in English

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English meaning

delusion noun A firmly held false belief, maintained even against clear evidence.
fake adjective Not genuine; made to look real in order to deceive.

Senses

Irreführung is used for these senses in English:

delusion The state of being deluded or misled, or process of deluding somebody.

fake — full definition

adjective Not genuine; made to look real in order to deceive.
noun An object, person, or claim that is not what it appears to be.
verb To make something appear real or true when it isn't; to pretend.

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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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