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eggen — meaning in English

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English meaning

harrow noun A heavy farming tool with rows of spikes or discs, dragged over plowed soil to break it up.
harrowing adj Extremely distressing or disturbing.

Senses

eggen is used for these senses in English:

harrow (transitive) To drag a harrow over; to break up with a harrow.
harrowing The process of breaking up earth with a harrow.

harrow — full definition

noun A heavy farming tool with rows of spikes or discs, dragged over plowed soil to break it up.
verb To deeply upset or torment someone.

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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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