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Schiffbruch — meaning in English

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English meaning

shipwreck noun A ship that has sunk or been wrecked, or its remains.

Senses

Schiffbruch is used for these senses in English:

shipwreck A ship that has sunk or run aground so that it is no longer seaworthy; a ruined vessel or its remains.
shipwreck (countable, uncountable) An event where a ship sinks or runs aground.

shipwreck — full definition

noun A ship that has sunk or been wrecked, or its remains.
noun Total disaster or ruin.
verb To destroy a ship through collision, grounding, or storm.

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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

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