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abtrennen — meaning in English

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English meaning

detach verb To remove or separate something from what it was attached to.
section noun A distinct part of something larger, such as a document, area, or object.
sever verb To cut off or separate something completely, often abruptly.

Senses

abtrennen is used for these senses in English:

detach (transitive) To take apart from; to take off.
section To cut, divide or separate into pieces.

section — full definition

noun A distinct part of something larger, such as a document, area, or object.
verb To divide something into separate parts, or (British, informal) to have someone detained under mental health law.

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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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