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denn — meaning in English

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English meaning

because conj For the reason that; introduces an explanation or cause.
for prep Intended to benefit, belong to, or be given to someone or something.

Senses

denn is used for these senses in English:

because By or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that.
because As is known, inferred, or determined from the fact that.
for (formal, literary) Because.

for — full definition

prep Intended to benefit, belong to, or be given to someone or something.
prep Because of, or as the reason for.
prep In support of, or in favor of.
prep Covering a period of time or distance.
prep In exchange for.

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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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