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Schwelgen — meaning in English

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English meaning

debauch noun A single occasion of excessive, immoral indulgence.
revel verb To take great delight or pleasure in something.
welter noun A confused, jumbled mass of many things.

Senses

Schwelgen is used for these senses in English:

debauch An individual act of debauchery.
debauch (intransitive) To indulge in revelry.
revel To make merry; to have a happy, lively time.
welter (intransitive, figurative) To revel, luxuriate.

revel — full definition

verb To take great delight or pleasure in something.
verb To celebrate or make merry, often loudly or energetically.
noun A lively celebration or party.

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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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