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Leihhaus — meaning in English

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English meaning

pawn verb To leave an item with a pawnbroker as security in exchange for money.
pawnshop noun A business where people pawn items for cash loans.

Senses

Leihhaus is used for these senses in English:

pawn (rare) A pawnshop; pawnbroker.
pawnshop The business premises of a pawnbroker; where loans are made, with personal property as security

pawn — full definition

verb To leave an item with a pawnbroker as security in exchange for money.
noun The least valuable chess piece, which moves forward and captures diagonally.
noun A person being used or manipulated by someone more powerful, for their own ends.

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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

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