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abdrehen — meaning in English

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English meaning

taper verb To become gradually narrower toward one end.
veer verb To change direction suddenly, especially while moving.

Senses

abdrehen is used for these senses in English:

taper (transitive) To make thinner or narrower at one end.
veer (intransitive) To change direction or course suddenly; to swerve.

taper — full definition

verb To become gradually narrower toward one end.
verb To decrease or reduce gradually.

veer — full definition

verb To change direction suddenly, especially while moving.
noun An act of suddenly turning or swerving.

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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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