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Leibeigene — meaning in English

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English meaning

nief noun A serf or bondsman who was born into that unfree status.
thrall noun A person held as a slave or in servitude, under the total control of another.

Senses

Leibeigene is used for these senses in English:

nief (historical) A serf or bondsman born into servitude.
thrall (literary, or, puristic, otherwise, archaic) Slave; one under the control of another.

thrall — full definition

noun A person held as a slave or in servitude, under the total control of another.
noun The state of being completely controlled or dominated by something.

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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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