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Regenschirm — meaning in English

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English meaning

umbrella noun A portable folding frame covered in fabric, held overhead to give shelter from rain or sun.

Senses

Regenschirm is used for these senses in English:

umbrella A cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun.
umbrella (figurative) Anything that provides similar overarching coverage of a range of concepts, purposes, groups, etc.

umbrella — full definition

noun A portable folding frame covered in fabric, held overhead to give shelter from rain or sun.
noun A broad category or organization that covers a range of smaller groups, ideas, or purposes.

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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

Schirm Sonnenschirm Dach