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Kümmernis — meaning in English

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English meaning

grievance noun A formal complaint, especially about unfair treatment at work.
peeve noun A small thing that annoys or irritates you.
sorrow noun Deep sadness, especially over a loss.

Senses

Kümmernis is used for these senses in English:

grievance (countable) Something which causes grief.
grievance (countable) A wrong or hardship suffered, which is the grounds of a complaint.
peeve (colloquial) An annoyance or grievance.
sorrow (uncountable) unhappiness, woe

grievance — full definition

noun A formal complaint, especially about unfair treatment at work.
noun A real or perceived wrong that someone feels resentful about.

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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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