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Menschenaffe — meaning in English

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English meaning

ape noun A large tailless primate such as a gorilla, chimpanzee, or orangutan.

Senses

Menschenaffe is used for these senses in English:

ape A primate of the superfamily Hominoidea, generally larger than monkeys and distinguished from them by having no tail.
hominid Any primate of the taxonomic family Hominidae, which includes all the nonhuman great apes (chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans) as well as humans. [from 1960s]

ape — full definition

noun A large tailless primate such as a gorilla, chimpanzee, or orangutan.
verb To copy or imitate someone or something, often badly.

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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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