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Obszönität — meaning in English

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English meaning

obscenity noun Language or behavior that is offensive to standards of decency.
profanity noun Swearing or offensive language.

Senses

Obszönität is used for these senses in English:

obscenity (countable) Something that is obscene.
profanity (countable) Obscene, lewd or abusive language.

profanity — full definition

noun Swearing or offensive language.
noun The quality of being disrespectful toward sacred things.

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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

Gotteslästerlichkeit Profanität Respektlosigkeit Fluch Schimpfwort