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abschmirgeln — meaning in English

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English meaning

sandpaper noun Paper coated with an abrasive grit, used for smoothing or polishing surfaces.

Senses

abschmirgeln is used for these senses in English:

sand down (transitive) To treat or polish with sandpaper.
sandpaper (transitive) To polish or grind (a surface) with or as if with sandpaper.

sandpaper — full definition

noun Paper coated with an abrasive grit, used for smoothing or polishing surfaces.
verb To rub or smooth a surface using sandpaper.

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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

schmirgeln Schleifpapier Sandpapier Schmirgelpapier Schleifpapierbogen abschleifen