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Tragflügel — meaning in English

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English meaning

wing noun One of the limbs a bird, insect, or aircraft uses to fly.

Senses

Tragflügel is used for these senses in English:

hydrofoil (nautical) A wing attached to the hull of a ship that raises it out of the water when travelling at speed and thus reduces drag.
wing (aviation) Part of an aircraft that produces the lift for rising into the air.

wing — full definition

noun One of the limbs a bird, insect, or aircraft uses to fly.
noun A section or faction of a building, organization, or political party.
verb To improvise something without preparation, as in "wing it".

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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

Tragflügelboot Tragflächenboot Flügel Schwinge Tragfläche Gebäudeflügel Gebäudetrakt Kotflügel improvisieren