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Sturzflug — meaning in English

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English meaning

plummet verb To fall suddenly and steeply.
swoop verb To dive or sweep downward suddenly through the air.

Senses

Sturzflug is used for these senses in English:

plummet A violent or dramatic fall.
swoop An instance, or the act of suddenly plunging downward.

plummet — full definition

verb To fall suddenly and steeply.
noun A sudden, steep drop or decline.

swoop — full definition

verb To dive or sweep downward suddenly through the air.
noun The act of swooping; a sudden downward or sweeping movement.

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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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