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Knastbruder — meaning in English

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English meaning

jailbird noun Someone who has been, or currently is, in jail — usually said of a repeat offender.

Senses

Knastbruder is used for these senses in English:

jailbird A prisoner or an ex-prisoner
yardbird (chiefly, US, slang) A person who is imprisoned.

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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

Häftling Ex Knacki Ex-Häftling Knacki Knastologe Sträfling Knastschwester