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abstützen — meaning in English

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English meaning

prop noun An object used to support something, or to keep it in place.

Senses

abstützen is used for these senses in English:

prop (transitive, sometimes, figurative) To support or shore up something.
shore up (transitive, often, figuratively) To reinforce or strengthen (something at risk of failure).

prop — full definition

noun An object used to support something, or to keep it in place.
noun An object used on a stage or film set to help tell the story.
noun A proposition on an election ballot.
verb To support something by placing an object under or against 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

Unterstützung Stütze Requisit Accessoire Ausstattung Requisite Propeller aufbocken halten stützen unterstützen verstärken