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Wandschrank — meaning in English

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English meaning

closet noun A small enclosed storage space, especially for clothes (mainly American usage).

Senses

Wandschrank is used for these senses in English:

closet (archaic) The private residence or private council chamber of a monarch.
closet (figuratively, archaic) A place of (usually, fanciful) contemplation and theorizing.

closet — full definition

noun A small enclosed storage space, especially for clothes (mainly American usage).
adj Kept secret or hidden, especially describing someone not open about their identity.
verb To shut someone away privately, usually for a serious talk.

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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

Schrank Abstellkammer Alkoven Ankleide Geheimzimmer Geheim-