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Trumpf — meaning in English

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English meaning

trump noun In card games, a suit chosen (or turned up) to rank higher than the other three for that hand.

Senses

Trumpf is used for these senses in English:

trump (cards) The suit, in a game of cards, that outranks all others.
trump (cards) A playing card of that suit.
trump (figuratively) Something that gives one an advantage, especially one held in reserve.

trump — full definition

noun In card games, a suit chosen (or turned up) to rank higher than the other three for that hand.
noun Something held back and used to gain an advantage at the right moment.
verb To beat or outdo someone or something, especially at the last moment.

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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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