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Tollhaus — meaning in English

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English meaning

bedlam noun A scene of wild, noisy chaos and confusion.
madhouse noun (dated) An institution for people with severe mental illness.

Senses

Tollhaus is used for these senses in English:

bedlam A place or situation of chaotic uproar, and where confusion prevails.
madhouse (obsolete) A house where insane persons are confined; an insane asylum.

madhouse — full definition

noun (dated) An institution for people with severe mental illness.
noun A place that is chaotic, loud, or disorganized.

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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

Chaos Irrenhaus Irrenanstalt Klapsmühle