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Konventionen — meaning in English

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English meaning

decorum noun Polite, appropriate behavior expected in a particular social setting.
mores noun The unwritten customs and moral standards that a particular group or society expects people to follow.

Senses

Konventionen is used for these senses in English:

decorum (countable) A convention of social behavior.
mores A set of moral norms or customs derived from generally accepted practices rather than written laws.

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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

Dekorum Etikette Anstand Anständigkeit Schicklichkeit guter Ton Anstandsregel Anstandsregeln Benimmregel Konvention Bräuche Gebräuche