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ergriffen — meaning in English

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English meaning

smitten adjective Deeply in love or infatuated.
stricken adj Badly affected by something harmful, such as illness, grief, or disaster.
taken verb Past participle of take.

Senses

ergriffen is used for these senses in English:

smitten Made irrationally enthusiastic.
stricken Struck by something.
taken Infatuated; fond of or attracted to.

smitten — full definition

adjective Deeply in love or infatuated.
adjective Struck or affected, often suddenly and strongly.

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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

befallen bezaubert eingenommen geschlagen heimgesucht verliebt hingerissen verguckt verknallt verzaubert betroffen gedrückt