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diktieren — meaning in English

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English meaning

dictate verb To say words aloud for someone else to write down.

Senses

diktieren is used for these senses in English:

dictate To order, command, control.
dictate To speak in order for someone to write down the words.

dictate — full definition

verb To say words aloud for someone else to write down.
verb To give orders or lay down terms with authority, often unfairly.
noun An authoritative command or requirement.

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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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